Police issue update after 13-year-old girl hit by car in Hunslet

A 13-year-old girl is in a stable condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Hunslet.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 25th Jun 2019, 12:41 GMT
A 13-year-old girl was hit by a car on Low Road (A639) on Monday afternoonA 13-year-old girl was hit by a car on Low Road (A639) on Monday afternoon
A 13-year-old girl was hit by a car on Low Road (A639) on Monday afternoon

West Yorkshire Police have issued the update after the crash on Low Road (A639) at around 3.15pm on Monday.Police confirmed yesterday that a man was arrested at the scene and taken into custody.

They have now revealed that the man is 55 years old and has been released under investigation.

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Police were unable to confirm the condition of the 13-year-old girl, who was taken to hospital, but have now said that her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Rumours on social media that a bus had been involved in the collision are inaccurate, police clarified.

The crash caused heavy traffic in Hunslet late into Monday evening.

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