A 22-year-old man has died after a serious incident on York Street in Bradford, police have confirmed.
What happened
West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to York Street, off Thornton Road, at 10.23pm on the evening of 23 July after colleagues from the Yorkshire Ambulance Service reported a man who had sustained serious injuries. The man was later pronounced dead.
"At 10.23pm yesterday evening (23 July), officers were called by colleagues from YAS to a report of man who was seriously injured on York Street, Bradford. The man, 22, was sadly pronounced dead shortly afterwards. A joint investigation has commenced with partners from HSE and enquiries remain ongoing."
Investigations under way
Forensic teams were seen examining a large lorry and its load within the cordoned area as enquiries continue. Photographs from the scene show equipment attached to a large pane of glass on the vehicle, with specialist officers carrying out detailed inspections.
Police have confirmed they are working jointly with the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). An HSE spokesperson said inspectors attended the scene on 24 July and the regulator is making enquiries with West Yorkshire Police.
Local impact and safety matters
The cordon remains in place while investigators complete their examinations. Residents and road users in the immediate area may continue to see a visible police presence and should expect possible delays while enquiries proceed.
- Location: York Street, off Thornton Road, Bradford
- Time of call: 10.23pm, 23 July
- Age of deceased: 22
- Agencies involved: West Yorkshire Police, Yorkshire Ambulance Service, Health and Safety Executive
| When | Action |
|---|---|
| 23 July, 10.23pm | YAS reported a seriously injured man; police attended |
| Shortly afterwards | Man pronounced dead |
| 24 July | HSE inspectors attended; joint enquiries ongoing |
This remains an active investigation. West Yorkshire Police have said enquiries are ongoing and have not released further details. InfoRadar has contacted both the police and HSE for additional comment.
If you have information that could assist investigators, you should contact West Yorkshire Police using the non-emergency number or the force’s online reporting channels.
