Boy, 14, killed and three injured in car crash

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The crash happened on Tarn Lane, near Keighley, on Sunday

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A 14-year-old boy died when the car he was a passenger in crashed in Keighley, police have said.

The teenager, who has not been named, was in a silver Vauxhall Corsa when it crashed on Tarn Lane at about 14:20 BST on Sunday, while travelling towards Black Hill Lane.

West Yorkshire Police said the driver of the car, a 21-year-old man, had been taken to hospital for treatment and later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Two other passengers in the car suffered minor injuries. No other vehicles were involved.

Det Insp Paul Conroy said: "This is a tragic incident where a young boy has lost his life in a serious road traffic collision.

“His family are being supported by specially-trained officers.

“I would appeal to anyone who was in the area yesterday who saw the vehicle or collision of who may have dash cam footage to come forward.”

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