Man seriously injured after being hit by car

The crash involved a man, 43, and a white Toyota Prius

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in West Yorkshire.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a man, 43, and a white Toyota Prius car on Doncaster Road, Wakefield, on Friday.

The incident occurred near to the Wakefield Wildcats ground shortly before 01:00 GMT when the car was travelling towards Crofton.

The man’s injuries were not life-threatening and anyone with any information is asked to get in touch of police.

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