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Sebastian McCormick

Man, 24, killed in E-scooter crash in Leeds as police seal off car park

A 24-year-old man has died after a 'suspected' e-scooter crash in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police were called by the ambulance service at 9.02pm. A man had been found injured in the car park of the Unite Students Broadcasting Tower building on Woodhouse Lane.

He was treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

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The man had been found near to a metal barrier and his e-scooter was also discovered nearby. The police believe he had been travelling from Headingley into Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police said: "At 9.02pm, police were contacted by the ambulance service who were attending a male found injured in the car park of the Unite Students Broadcasting Tower building in Woodhouse Lane.

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"The 24-year-old man was treated by paramedics but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. He was found near to a metal barrier and his e-scooter was nearby.

"Enquiries have established he was travelling from work in Headingley to Leeds train station prior to being found. A scene was put in place and enquiries are being carried out to establish the circumstances of the incident.

"Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact officers via 101 quoting reference 13230219385 or online live the live chat facility.

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