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Teenager killed after car crashes into sewage treatment pit

Evelyn Blackwell3 hours ago
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Teenager killed after car crashes into sewage treatment pit

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An 18-year-old has died after a car crashed into a sewage treatment pit.

The VW Golf was found partially submerged in a wastewater tank in Castleford, West Yorkshire, just before 6.20am today, and the victim was found yards away from the car.

Police were called to Wheldale Sewage Works after reports a vehicle had left Whedon Road and crashed into a sewage ditch.

Two other occupants of the vehicle, a male and female both aged 21, were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.

They have both since been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

The victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene, has since been confirmed as an 18-year-old from the Wakefield area, but he has not been named publicly.

Two 21-year-olds have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving (Picture: YappApp)
Date: 12.1.25 Byline/ Credit: YappApp 07479723877 BY JOHN SIDDLE - 07598032845 Video and pictures filed by YappApp TEEN DIES AFTER CAR PLUNGES INTO SEWAGE PIT A TEENAGER has died after a car veered off the road and plunged into a sewage treatment pit. The 18-year-old man was found yards away from the white VW Golf, which was partially submerged in the wastewater tank. Two other occupants of the vehicle, a male and female, 21, were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. The pair were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Police were called to Wheldale Sewage Works in #Castleford, West Yorks, shortly before 6.20am after reports that a car had left Wheldon Road and gone into a sewage ditch. Water rescue teams, along with firefighters, were deployed to the scene in subzero temperatures and found the car submerged in the water. Pictures show the wreckage of the car in the vast wastewater oxidation ditch.?? The deceased male was found a 'few yards away from the vehicle' and pronounced dead at the scene. He was later confirmed to be an 18-year-old male from the Wakefield area. ?? Police are now appealing for witnesses. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said: 'Road closures were put in place on Wheldon Road for a time, but these have now been removed. ?? 'The incident is being investigated by the Major Collision Enquiry Team, who are appealing for anyone who witnessed the vehicle travelling along Wheldon Road from the direction of Airedale immediately beforehand to contact them. ?? 'Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch.'???? Police can be contacted on 101, or by using the live-chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website. Minimum per use, irrespective of any previous use: ??? Fee: ?????150 print ??50 Internet use Byline: YappApp
The crash happened at the Wheldale Sewage Works (Picture: YappApp)
Video and pictures filed by YappAppA TEENAGER has died after a car veered off the road and plunged into a sewage treatment pit.The 18-year-old man was found yards away from the white VW Golf, which was partially submerged in the wastewater tank.Two other occupants of the vehicle, a male and female, 21, were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment.The pair were later arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.Police were called to Wheldale Sewage Works in Castleford, West Yorks, shortly before 6.20am after reports that a car had left Wheldon Road and gone into a sewage ditch.Water rescue teams, along with firefighters, were deployed to the scene in subzero temperatures and found the car submerged in the water.
The vehicle ended up partially submerged (Picture: YappApp)

Water rescue teams, along with firefighters, were deployed to the scene in subzero temperatures and found the car submerged in the water.

Pictures show the wreckage of the car in the vast wastewater oxidation ditch.

Police are now appealing for witnesses. A spokesperson said: ‘Road closures were put in place on Wheldon Road for a time, but these have now been removed.

‘The incident is being investigated by the Major Collision Enquiry Team, who are appealing for anyone who witnessed the vehicle travelling along Wheldon Road from the direction of Airedale immediately beforehand to contact them.

‘Anyone with footage which may assist this investigation is also asked to get in touch.’

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