Man seriously injured after car crashes into Wakefield bridge

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car collided wtih a bridge in Wakefield on Sunday.

By Leanne Clarke

Published 4th May 2021, 10:25 BST

Updated 4th May 2021, 10:26 BST

The Citroen DS3 travelling towards Badworth on Doncaster Road collided with the bridge.

It happened in Ackworth at about 9am on Sunday, May 2, when a Citroen DS3 travelling towards Badworth on Doncaster Road, struck the railway bridge over the road.

The occupant, a 25-year-old man, was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone who witnessed the collision, or the movements of the vehicle prior to it is asked to contact Roads Policing on 101 or via the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting log reference 0398 of 2 May.