TWO people were taken to hospital after a crash in Heckmondwike.

It happened on Thursday, December 14, at around 7.30pm on St James Street.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "A red BMW 316 was travelling along the A638 High Street in Heckmondwike, in the direction of Dewsbury.

"It made a right turn onto St James Street, near to the Travellers Pub and a collision occurred between the car and two pedestrians.

"The driver of the BMW stopped at the scene."

A 66-year-old man and 67-year-old woman were taken to Pinderfields Hospital.

Police are now appealing for witnesses to the crash and anyone with any information is asked to contact the police via 101 quoting log number *1683 of December 14.