Mechanic injured after being struck by out-of-control car outside Leeds garage

Andrew Whiting, 55, is in hospital after the collision outside his workplace, Troy Autopoint on Harehills Lane, on Monday.

He was working on his own classic Ford Cortina when it was struck by a Lexus and he was trapped between the Cortina and his boss Vance Johnson's silver BMW X5.

Mr Johnson, who has run the business for 55 years, said staff and customers were in shock after the incident.

"This black Lexus came down a side street at high speed. It went across Harehills Lane, which is a very busy road.

"It then ran into my car and Andrew's 70-year-old classic Cortina, which was in mint condition. Andrew was standing between the two cars - when the Lexus smashed into them my BMW moved about eight feet and he was caught between them. He was taken to hospital for a scan, but we're hoping he might be released tonight. There were three ambulances and the road was closed for four hours."

Andrew has worked for the servicing and tyre specialists for 35 years and Mr Johnson has committed to storing his employee's Cortina until it can be repaired. His own BMW is a write-off.

"We're a family business in all but name, and this has come as a huge shock to us. The Cortina has had a very nasty accident, but hopefully it can be repaired.

"There is a lot of speeding round here, even though it is a 20mph zone.

"We have stayed open as normal - there were a few delays for our customers but they all know us and are very understanding."

West Yorkshire Police have been approached for comment.