Hit and run: Woman seriously injured after being hit by a motorbike in Castleford

By Leanne Clarke
Published 1st Feb 2023, 09:15 BST
Updated 1st Feb 2023, 09:26 BST
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A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after she was hit by a motorbike, which then sped off, in Castleford last night.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday) in The Square, Castleford.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 30s, suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

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The motorbike, which was travelling on Fryston Road, made off towards Wheldon Road and enquiries suggest there were two riders on the motorbike.

The incident happened at around 6.30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday) in The Square, Castleford.The incident happened at around 6.30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday) in The Square, Castleford.
The incident happened at around 6.30pm yesterday evening (Tuesday) in The Square, Castleford.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information regarding the collision or anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage who has not yet spoken to police to get in touch.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via 101LiveChat function on the website or by calling 101 quoting log 1582 of 31 January.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.