Girl, 12, taken to hospital after reports of hit-and-run collision in Wortley

A young girl is in hospital being treated for a leg injury after she was knocked down by a driver who failed to stop at the scene.
Upper Wortley Road, Wortley.Upper Wortley Road, Wortley.
Upper Wortley Road, Wortley.

West Yorkshire Police were called to Wortley Road on Tuesday afternoon after reports of a pedestrian being injured in a road collision.

The 12-year-old girl was struck by a black BMW which didn't stop, but was found nearby. The Yorkshire Evening Post understands the driver has since attended a nearby police station to report the collision.

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The girl was taken by ambulance to hospital while officers temporarily closed off the road.

Her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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"A pedestrian - a 12-year-old girl - was left with a leg injury and was treated by ambulance staff.

"A black BMW has been found near to the scene. The driver has since been located."

Wortley Road has since been re-opened.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them via 101, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously.