Leeds pensioner seriously injured in crash

An 81-year-old woman suffered potentially life-threatening injuries in a collision with a van.

She was crossing Dominion Avenue, Chapel Allerton, when she collided with a white van reversing on the road, knocking her to the ground. 

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The driver took the woman home, following the accident around 11.30am on Wednesday, but she was later taken to hospital.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

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