Two seriously injured in city centre crash

Blue police tape stretched across Great George Street in Leeds with a red and white footpath closed signImage source, BBC/William Rose
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Police said the incident involved a motorcycle and a pedestrian on Great George Street

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Two people have been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Leeds city centre, police have said.

West Yorkshire Police said the collision on Great George Street involved a motorcycle and a pedestrian and happened at about 15:00 GMT.

The force said emergency vehicles were at the scene, with Great George Street currently closed.

The road is likely to remain closed for some time, with motorists advised to avoid the area.

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Police said the road was expected to be closed for some time

The force said it had been informed about the collision by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service at 15:03 GMT.

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