Man critically ill after car accident

From the archive, first published Saturday 31st Mar 2007.

A 22-year-old Bradford man is critically ill in hospital following a car crash.

He is currently in the intensive care unit at Leeds General Infirmary after being transferred from Bradford Royal Infirmary in the early hours of Saturday, March 31.

He was driving a silver Peugeot 307 when it hit a tree at Neville Road, East Bowling, at around 7.45pm on Friday, March 30.

He and his two male passengers, both 21, had to be cut free from the car. The passengers are currently receiving treatment for broken bones in Bradford Royal Infirmary. Their conditions are not thought to be life-threatening.

The three had been travelling from Parry Lane towards Wakefield Road when the crash occurred.

Police were today appealing for witnesses to the incident.

Anyone with information should contact PC Lindsey Pickles at Bradford South helpdesk on 01274 376459.