BIN LORRY TRAGEDY

Woman, 32, killed after being hit by bin lorry with emergency services rushing to quiet street

By Claudia Aoraha

6th July 2021, 2:44 pm

Updated: 7th July 2021, 6:16 am

A 32-YEAR-OLD woman has been killed after being hit by a bin lorry on a quiet street as emergency services rushed to help.

She was tragically pronounced dead at the scene of the collision on Queen’s Road, Halifax, early this morning.

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A female pedestrian died after colliding with the bin lorry, cops confirmed

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Emergency services rushed to the quiet street this morning

West Yorkshire Police confirmed they had been called to Hanson Lane in Halifax just before 8.30am on Tuesday.

They said: “The pedestrian, a 32-year-old woman, suffered serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are continuing into how the collision occurred and investigating officers would like to hear from anyone who witnessed what happened immediately prior to the incident, or anyone with dash cam footage or footage that will assist the investigation.”

Two police vehicles and two fire engines were seen at the scene – while cordons are still in place around the crash site.

And Calderdale Council and its safety wardens – who are helping the emergency services – say the road could be closed for some time.

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The collision was between the pedestrian and the bin lorry

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Cordons are still in place around the crash site

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The bin lorry crashed into the person, it’s been reported

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