A pedestrian has suffered serious injuries after being struck by a police car on Monday evening.
The incident occurred in Lilycroft Road, Girlington, when a marked police vehicle responding to an emergency call was involved in a serious road traffic collision with a 61-year-old pedestrian.
She was transported to Leeds General Infirmary by air ambulance with serious injuries and the road was closed.
Subsequently, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
In a statement on the matter, an IOPC spokesman appealed for witnesses, saying: "At approximately 4.45pm today, Monday 16 December, a marked West Yorkshire Police car was in collision with a member of the public on Lilycroft Road.
“The woman, who is believed to be in her 60s, was airlifted to hospital.
"The collision took place near the Cliffe Road junction and the marked police car was travelling towards Girlington.
"Anyone who may have witnessed the incident is asked to contact our investigators via Witness@policeconduct.gov.uk or telephone 0800 096 9070."

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