12-year-old girl 'critical' after being hit by a car in Leeds

A 12-year-old girl is in a critical condition in hospital this morning after being hit by a car.

It happened yesterday evening on Wetherby Road in the Seacroft area of Leeds.

Police were called to Wetherby Road, close to the Ring Road, in Leedsplaceholder image
Police were called to Wetherby Road, close to the Ring Road, in Leeds

West Yorkshire Police said around 6:30pm, a Vauxhall Corsa travelling from the roundabout A58 Junction onto the A6120 Ring Road, was in collision with the girl.

Paramedics attended the scene and she was taken to Leeds General Infirmary.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

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