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Scottish Sun
25-06-2025
- Scottish Sun
Woman, 70s, run over and killed by road sweeper as she walked through busy shopping street
The OAP was pronounced dead at the scene TRAGIC CRASH Woman, 70s, run over and killed by road sweeper as she walked through busy shopping street Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A PENSIONER has tragically died after being run over by a road sweeper. The woman, in her 70s, was struck while she walked through a busy shopping street in Batley, West Yorkshire, yesterday morning. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 5 The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene Credit: © YappApp 5 The area has been cordoned off by cops Credit: © YappApp 5 The woman was seen crossing the road in the busy town centre Credit: © YappApp CCTV footage shows the woman walking across the road in the busy high street. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the tragedy. Emergency services were scrambled to Commercial Street in the town centre just before 10am yesterday. Shops have been shut and the area remains cordoned off as cops continue to investigate. The road sweeping vehicle has also been covered up with a yellow sheet. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that the OAP died at the scene. Drivers have been asked to check dashcam footage as officers try to establish the events of the horror incident. Det Sgt Nina Roper, of the force's major collision enquiry team, said: "A woman has sadly lost her life and an investigation is under way to establish the circumstances of what has taken place. "We have spoken to a number of witnesses at the scene but would urge anyone else who has seen any part of this incident, or the events leading up to it, to please make contact. "Motorists who were in the area are also asked to check whether they have captured any relevant dashcam footage if they have one fitted." 5 Cops were scrambled to Batley town centre just before 10am yesterday Credit: © YappApp 5 A man has been arrested and is being questioned by cops Credit: © YappApp More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSun.
The Irish Sun
25-06-2025
- The Irish Sun
Woman, 70s, run over and killed by road sweeper as she walked through busy shopping street
A PENSIONER has tragically died after being run over by a road sweeper. The woman, in her 70s, was struck while she walked through a busy shopping street in Batley, West Yorkshire, yesterday morning. Advertisement 5 The pedestrian was pronounced deceased at the scene Credit: © YappApp 5 The area has been cordoned off by cops Credit: © YappApp 5 The woman was seen crossing the road in the busy town centre Credit: © YappApp CCTV footage shows the woman walking across the road in the busy high street. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving following the tragedy. Emergency services were scrambled to Commercial Street in the town centre just before 10am yesterday. Shops have been shut and the area remains cordoned off as cops continue to investigate. Advertisement Read more News The road sweeping vehicle has also been covered up with a yellow sheet. West Yorkshire Police confirmed that the OAP died at the scene. Drivers have been asked to check dashcam footage as officers try to establish the events of the horror incident. Det Sgt Nina Roper, of the force's major collision enquiry team, said: "A woman has sadly lost her life and an investigation is under way to establish the circumstances of what has taken place. Advertisement Most read in The Sun "We have spoken to a number of witnesses at the scene but would urge anyone else who has seen any part of this incident, or the events leading up to it, to please make contact. "Motorists who were in the area are also asked to check whether they have captured any relevant dashcam footage if they have one fitted." 5 Cops were scrambled to Batley town centre just before 10am yesterday Credit: © YappApp 5 A man has been arrested and is being questioned by cops Credit: © YappApp Advertisement More to follow... For the latest news on this story keep checking back at The Sun Online is your go-to destination for the best celebrity news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video. Like us on Facebook at
