Woman seriously injured in road crash

A woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a lorry as she crossed the A162 in West Yorkshire.

The 61-year-old pedestrian was struck by a white Scania HGV on the southbound carriageway close to Bubbles car wash in Knottingley at about 08:55 BST.

West Yorkshire Police said the woman had been taken to hospital for treatment.

The road was closed in both directions following the collision but has since reopened.