A woman is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in York.
The accident happened on Skeldergate Bridge at about 12.25am on Sunday (October 11).
A black Toyota Auris, believed to be heading from Tower Street towards Skeldergate Bridge, collided with the female pedestrian on the bridge.
The pedestrian received serious injuries. A crew from York Rescue Boat were quickly on the scene to help stabilise her before the ambulance arrived.
**Incident** Our crews were first on seen to serious RTC on Skeldergate Bridge, #york. Assisted by @NYorksPolice and @YorksAmbulance
— York Rescue Boat (@yorkrescueboat) October 11, 2015
She was taken to hospital, where she remains in a stable condition.
The driver of the car was uninjured.
Police are appealing for witnesses – contact details below.
How to help the police
| Call North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2 and ask for Traffic Constable 17 John Kendall | |
| Email TC Kendall |
| Quote reference number 12150180032 |