Sunday, 5 July 2015

Two car collision closes Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse

Emergency Services were called to the scene of the two vehicle collision on Birkby Lane at around 6.00pm this evening (05/07/2015). Fire crews along with ambulance paramedics and the police were sent to the scene. The Yorkshire Air ambulance also attended.


Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge, Road, traffic , Collision, Two cars,
Scene on Birkby Road, Bailiff Bridge. Cleckheaton appliance in the background
Fire crews had to remove the roof of one of the vehicles to extricate one female casualty. It isn't clear at this time whether the casualty was transported to hospital by road or air ambulance.


Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge, Road, traffic , Collision, Two cars,
Road blocked as the scene is made safe.

Police closed the road in both directions whilst the fire and ambulance crews dealt with the scene. The road has since re opened with vehicles passing the scene on one side of the carriageway. Police investigations are now underway to establish the circumstances of the collision.


Birkby Lane, Bailiff Bridge, Road, traffic , Collision, Two cars,
Damaged vehicles Odsal appliance in the background
Appliances from Odsal and Cleckheaton with the Technical Rescue Unit attended.