Armley Road incident: Woman seriously injured after hit-and-run crash in Leeds

A woman has been seriously injured after a hit-and-run crash in Leeds.

Police were called to a hit-and-run crash on Armley Road, Leeds, shortly after 1:35pm today (Monday, February 26) after a female was in collision with a car while crossing on a pedestrian crossing.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "The female was taken to hospital with serious injuries that are not believed to be life threatening.

Police were called to a hit-and-run crash on Armley Road, Leeds. Picture: Googleplaceholder image
Police were called to a hit-and-run crash on Armley Road, Leeds. Picture: Google | Google

"The car left the scene before emergency services arrived."

Due to the ongoing incident the A647 Canal Street / Armley Road remains closed to traffic at this time.

Diversions are in place via Kirkstall Road, Viaduct Road / Ledgard Way, Stanningley.

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