An elderly man has died after suffering a medical episode at the wheel, police in Yorkshire have said.

West Yorkshire Police said it was called to reports of a three-car crash in Burley Road, Leeds, shortly before 10.30pm on Friday (Apr 14). The force is now appealing for witnesses.

A statement said: “The driver of the silver Vauxhall Corsa a 79 year old man was taken to hospital and pronounced dead a short time later. It’s believed the driver suffered a medical episode at the wheel.

“No other injuries were reported. Enquiries are ongoing.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 1805 of April 14.

79-year-old man dies after three-car crash in Yorkshire