Woman hit by bus remains in critical condition

A 79-year-old woman remains in a critical condition after she was hit by a bus in Leeds city centre, police have said.

The woman suffered serious head injuries when she was struck at the pedestrian crossing between the Victoria Quarter entrance and Sidney Street shortly before 14:00 BST on Monday.

Vicar Lane was shut for several hours between The Headrow and Kirkgate while officers from West Yorkshire Police investigated the incident.

A force spokesperson asked anyone who witnessed the collision or those with video footage to get in contact with police.

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