Police seek witnesses after teen driver critically injured in A1 collision

On Monday afternoon, a crash on the northbound A1 at the junction with the B6474, located between Wentbridge and Darrington, left a teenage female driver in critical condition after she suffered severe head injuries. The incident involved a blue VW Polo merging onto the A1 and colliding with a Scania HGV car transporter traveling in the same direction. Authorities have reported that a black van, likely a Ford Transit, was observed entering the northbound A1 from the B6474 shortly before the collision.

West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal for witnesses or anyone with video recordings of the event. They ask tips to be submitted via the 101 phone line or online live chat, referencing case number 0858 21/9. The teenager remains hospitalized in serious condition.