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Three young men killed in multi-vehicle crash in Halifax

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Three young men killed in multi-vehicle crash in Halifax
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  • Three young men died in a multi-vehicle crash in Halifax on Wednesday evening.
  • Three people have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
  • Police are conducting extensive enquiries at the scene of the crash.

According to police, three young men were killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Halifax on Wednesday. The victims are Corey Graham, 22, Cass Bryant, 21, and Thomas Reilly, 21. A fourth man, aged 21, was in the Ford Fiesta and is fighting for his life in hospital.

The crash involved a Ford Fiesta, a BMW, and a stationary, unoccupied Renault Clio. It occurred on Keighley Road at the junction with Cobblestones Drive in Illingworth, Halifax, at around 6:50 PM GMT on Wednesday. Three people from the BMW were arrested: a 37-year-old man and two women aged 18 and 32, all from Halifax.

Police state the three were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Detective Sergeant Paul Lightowler of West Yorkshire Police's Major Collision Enquiry Team said extensive enquiries are ongoing at the scene. Corey Graham played rugby for Boothtown Terriers Juniors ARLFC.

Cass Bryant was a player for Crossley AFC. Thomas Reilly was a supporter of Crossley AFC.

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