Child fighting for life after two children struck by car in Bradford

A child is fighting for their life in hospital after two children were struck by a car in Bradford on Sunday evening (February 9).

Police and paramedics were called to the scene on Ransdale Road at around 6.32pm to reports that two children, who were pedestrians, were hit by a Toyota Yaris.

The road was taped off following the crash, with one of the children rushed to hospital with what have been described as life-threatening injuries.

A man, understood to have been the driver of the Yaris involved, was arrested at the scene. Any witnesses are being urged to contact West Yorkshire Police.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are currently at the scene of a serious injury collision in Bradford.

"A report was received at 6:32pm today (Sunday, 9 February) of a collision involving a silver Toyota Yaris and two child pedestrians on Ransdale Road near the junction with Ramsey Street.

"Both of the pedestrians have been taken to hospital by ambulance, one with life-threatening injuries. A man, understood to be the driver of the Yaris, was arrested at the scene.

"An investigation is ongoing and anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any dashcam or CCTV footage that could assist police with their enquiries is urged to make contact via Live Chat online or by calling 101, quoting log 1285 of 9 February."