Abbey Road Kirkstall: Woman rushed to hospital in Leeds as police shut road in both directions

A woman has been rushed to hospital following a crash in Leeds.

The A65 Abbey Road in Kirkstall remains shut in both directions following a crash earlier this morning (Wednesday, August 20).

Emergency services first responded to reports of a collision at 10.58am.

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The A65 Abbey Road in Kirkstall remains shut in both directions. | Google/NW

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “Police were called to a report of a road traffic collision involving a car and an adult pedestrian on Abbey Road, Leeds.

“Officers attended and the female pedestrian was taken to hospital.”

A road closure remains in place and investigations are ongoing at the scene.

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