Woman hit by double-decker bus in Leeds city centre

A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after being hit by a double-decker bus in Leeds.
Police at an incident on York Street, Leeds.Police at an incident on York Street, Leeds.
Police at an incident on York Street, Leeds.

The pedestrian, believed to be around 45 years old, suffered a serious head injury from the incident, which happened at the junction of Marsh Lane and York Street at around 1.50pm today.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the injuries were believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

York Street was closed from the Marsh Lane junction shortly after the incident and buses were being diverted.