A man is this morning seriously ill after a smash close to the Kirklees border.

The 35-year-old is believed to have suffered what police describe as “a medical episode” shortly before his van smashed into a telegraph pole in the early hours of this morning.

The crash involving a Ford Transit Connect van happened at 2am.

It was being driven on Tong Lane in Bradford heading towards Birkenshaw.

The driver was taken to Leeds General Infirmary with serious injuries. A passenger in the vehicle suffered minor injuries.

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Anyone who saw the lead up to the smash is asked to contact the police using the non emergency number 101.

Alternatively, use the force’s live-chat system via the contact us section of the West Yorkshire Police website.