Update on 'particularly bad' Lawnswood roundabout crash in Leeds that left woman in her 60s fighting for her life

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Police have provided an update on a “particularly bad” crash in Leeds that left a woman in her 60s in a critical condition.

The crash happened at around 6.15pm on Sunday (September 25) on the Lawnswood roundabout close to its junction with Otley Road.

It involved a Vauxhall Corsa and an MG classic convertible, the two occupants of which were taken to hospital.

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The passenger, a woman in her sixties, suffered life-threatening injuries.

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In an update this morning (Wednesday), a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “As of last night, both were still in hospital. One serious but stable and the other still critical.

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“A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.”

A witness that administered first aid before paramedics arrived said that it was a “particularly bad accident”.

The force has asked anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference number 1324 of 25 September.