Man dies in Elland Bridge car crash as police appeal for witnesses

West Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision this morning on Elland Bridge.

Officers were called at around 4.57am by the ambulance service to a report a blue Volkswagen Golf had been in collision with a lamppost and a wall.

All the roads leading up to the bridge were closed including Saddleworth Road, Briggate, Park Road/Halifax Road and Exley Lane.

The driver of the vehicle, a man in his 40s, received medical treatment but was pronounced dead a short time later.

The road was closed for seven hours as investigation work was carried out.

Calderdale Council confirmed just before lunchtime that Elland bridge has been re-opened.

Officers are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or anyone who saw the vehicle driving in the area prior to the collision to get in touch.

Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting log 163 of 25/02.

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