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A four-month-old boy has died in a horror crash in Leeds that left three other people in hospital.
The boy died following the collision which happened near Leeds, West Yorkshire, around 4.55pm on Monday.
The crash involved a Vauxhall Vivaro van which was travelling northbound when it was in a head-on collision with a Toyota Auris.
At the time of the crash, thick black smoke was spotted by residents who were nearby. Danielle Dumpling, 41, was with son Dex, 14, when they witnessed the crash.
“People were helping get someone out of the car. We heard an explosion and the smoke billowed up.” Ms Dumpling told the Yorkshire Evening Post.
The 54-year-old male driver of the van was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving, while two female passengers of the car were rushed to hospital.
Previously, the road was fully closed to traffic as emergency services managed the crash. Pictures from the scene show police accident signs blocking the road off with five traffic cones.
Police, two fire crews, an air ambulance and four ambulances called to the scene as vehicle was pictured ablaze shortly after the crash.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service confirmed that two fire engines were sent to the scene, with crews making the scene safe before handing over to police.
Anyone who witnessed the collision, or who has footage that will assist this investigation is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team on 101, or by using the livechat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website.
Were you affected by this incident? Email alexander.butler@independent.co.uk