A GIRL was taken to hospital tonight after a collision involving three cars.

The 12-year-old was a back seat passenger in a Seat Leon which collided with a lamppost in Little Horton Lane, Bradford.

She was taken to hospital for precautionary checks, according to the fire service whose officers attended the scene along with police.

Two other people in the Seat were not thought to be hurt.

The collision happened near to Clarges Street at around 7.45pm.

A fire service spokesman said three vehicles were involved, although only two appeared to have been damaged.

One fire engine from Bradford station attended the scene. Firefighters made one vehicle safe by disconnecting its battery.

Police are investigating.