TWO people have suffered serious injuries after the car they were travelling in crashed following a police chase.
Police said a BMW M3 failed to stop for officers when requested to do so in Canal Road, Bradford, shortly before 5.30am today.
A police chase took place and the vehicle turned into Kings Road, where it crashed into two parked cars.
The driver and the female occupant of the BMW were taken to hospital where they were found to have suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.
A police scene is currently in place covering both sides of Kings Road and Swain House Road.
This is likely to remain for a few more hours today as recovery and collision investigation work takes place.
People are advised to avoid the area.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “At 5.28am today, a BMW M3 failed to stop for police when requested to do so in Canal Road, Bradford.
“A pursuit was authorised and the vehicle turned into Kings Road, where it was almost immediately involved in a collision with two parked cars.
“The driver and the female occupant of the BMW were taken to hospital where they were found to have suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries.
“A scene is in place covering both sides of Kings Road and Swain House Road.
“This is likely to remain in place for a few more hours today and people are advised to avoid the area while recovery and scene examination work continues.”
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