A woman in her 20s has tragically died after she was seen falling from a moving van on a Wakefield road, police have said.
A man driving the white Ford Transit van was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving, and drug driving offences. He remains in police custody. The incident occurred on Denby Dale Road near to the junction of Hollin Lane, between 8.20pm and 8.45pm last night (Wednesday, January 17).
Emergency services attended the incident and provided the woman with medical assistance at the roadside. Despite treatment she died at the scene.
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Road closures have been in place overnight at the location as investigation work continues. Detective Superintendent Marc Bowes of the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team (HMET), said: “We are continuing to conduct extensive enquiries into this incident in which a woman has lost her life.
“A man remains in custody today after being arrested in relation to the incident and I am appealing for witnesses and anyone with mobile phone or CCTV footage which captured what occurred to contact us.
“We would like to speak to anyone in the area of the Denby Dale Road and Hollin Lane between 8.20 and 8.40pm who saw or has footage of the incident or who saw the white Transit van just prior to the incident. “
Anyone who can assist enquiries is asked to contact HMET on 101 referencing police log 1604 of January 17.
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