Residents heard 'loud bang' when car hit wall in fatal crash

Emergency services scrambled to Brow Lane in Shelf at around 11.15pm on Friday night following the collision.

The driver of the white Seat Ibiza, a 19-year-old man, died at the scene and an 18-year-old passenger is fighting for his life in hospital.

Four other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening.

When the Telegraph & Argus visited the scene at lunchtime, the severely damaged wall could be seen.

Smashed glass and loose police cordon tape were also spotted in and around the scene.

The police tape and shards of glass (Image: Newsquest)One resident, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "It is just so shocking.

"It is not what you expect to see outside your door.

"We heard loud noises, a lot of shouting, and commotion.

"The blue lights could be seen out of our windows for hours.

"The response was so quick from all the emergency services."

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in Calderdale in which one person died and one person was left critically injured.  

"At 11.17pm last night, police were called to reports of a collision on Brow Lane, Shelf.  

"A white Seat Ibiza was travelling down Brow Lane, towards Low Bentley, when it collided with a wall.  

"The driver, a 19-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene. 

"An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital in a critical condition, thought to be life-threatening at this time.  

"Four other passengers in the vehicle at the time of the collision suffered injuries not believed to be life-threatening. All were taken to hospital for medical treatment.  

"A scene and road closure are in place and officers from the Major Collision Enquiry Team are investigating the incident.  

"Officers are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area or lives in the vicinity of Halifax Road and Brow Lane to check their dashcam or CCTV for any relevant footage that could assist with the investigation.

"MCET officers are also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the white Seat Ibiza on Halifax Road or being driven in the area prior to the collision. 

"Anyone with information is asked to contact the Major Collision Enquiry Team via 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting reference 13230584662."