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Woman in critical condition after motorbike crash

Google Barnsley Road in South Elmsall. A blue car is parked in the front left of the image with a road running away from the camera flanked by rows of shopsGoogle
The collision happened on Barnsley Road in South Elmsall

A woman in her 70s is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a motorcycle.

The pedestrian was struck by the bike in Barnsley Road, South Elmsall at about 09:15 BST on Friday, West Yorkshire Police said.

The road was closed while investigations took place but re-opened later the same day.

A force spokesperson said the rider of the motorcycle had stopped at the scene and was helping officers with their inquiries.

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