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Bus crashes into Leeds city centre leisure complex, one person hospitalised

A bus has collided with The Light leisure complex in Leeds city centre, resulting in one person being taken to hospital.

  • A bus mounted the kerb and crashed into The Light leisure complex on The Headrow in Leeds.
  • Six people were checked by paramedics at the scene, with one person transported to Leeds General Infirmary.
  • Albion Street is cordoned off, and Merrion Street will be closed for vehicle recovery.

A bus crashed into The Light leisure complex in Leeds city centre after reportedly mounting the kerb on The Headrow at approximately 16:35 GMT.

Emergency services, including police and paramedics, attended the scene. Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust confirmed that six individuals received checks at the location, and one person was subsequently taken to Leeds General Infirmary for further treatment.

Albion Street has been cordoned off to both traffic and pedestrians. A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson stated that Merrion Street would also be closed to facilitate the safe recovery of the vehicle. Motorists have been advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.

Some bus services in the city centre have been affected by the collision.

What this means for you: Motorists are advised to avoid the affected area in Leeds city centre and use an alternative route. Some bus services in the city centre are impacted.

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