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Pedestrian Tragically Dies in Meltham Collision
22 Nov, 2025
Summary
- A pedestrian tragically died after being struck by a car.
- Police arrested a man in connection with the serious collision.
- The incident occurred on Meltham Mills Road just after 2 PM.
A devastating road traffic collision on Meltham Mills Road has resulted in the tragic death of a pedestrian. The incident occurred shortly after 2 PM this afternoon, prompting a significant response from emergency services. Despite the immediate arrival of police and ambulance crews, the pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Authorities have confirmed that a man has been arrested in connection with the collision. West Yorkshire Police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident and are urging motorists to avoid the Meltham Mills Road area while the road remains closed. Residents reported seeing multiple police cars and an air ambulance at the scene.
This incident follows a separate fatal crash earlier today where a 23-year-old man died after his vehicle veered off the road and struck a tree on the B1230 in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
