Woman, 82, in critical condition after crash

Richard Thompson Police attend the scene of a crash in LeedsRichard Thompson
Police urged people to avoid the area in Horsforth following the crash on Thursday

An 82-year-old woman was left in a “critical” condition after being injured in a crash in Leeds, police have said.

The collision happened on Rawdon Road in Horsforth at about 14:00 BST, according to West Yorkshire Police.

The woman was driving a blue Ford Fiesta when it was involved in a collision with a red Audi S3, officers said.

The air ambulance attended the scene of the incident and the injured woman was taken to hospital.

The road remained closed on Thursday evening, with police urging people to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the crash was urged to contact West Yorkshire Police.

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