Mill Hill: Woman 'seriously injured' after being hit by lorry in Leeds city centre - one arrested

A major Leeds city centre street is blocked off following a serious incident.
Dennis Morton
By Dennis Morton
Published 19th Oct 2023, 11:57 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2023, 12:08 BST
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Shortly before 10am today (Thursday, October 10), emergency services were called to reports of a serious crash between a HGV truck and a pedestrian on Mill Hill.

Emergency staff arrived at the scene, and the pedestrian was taken to hospital with serious and potentially life changing injuries.

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The driver has been arrested on suspicious of dangerous driving.

Mill Hill has been closed following a serious crash between a lorry and a pedestrian. Picture by National WorldMill Hill has been closed following a serious crash between a lorry and a pedestrian. Picture by National World
Mill Hill has been closed following a serious crash between a lorry and a pedestrian. Picture by National World

Road closures remain in place on Mill Hill, Boar Lane and Briggate junction, causing major disruption to traffic with enquiries ongoing.

The AA wrote about the incident: "Road blocked and slow traffic due to crash on Mill Hill One Way Street from Boar Lane to Bishopgate Street."

Related topics:DisruptionLeedsEmergency servicesTrafficRoad Closures

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