A WOMAN has suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a double decker bus on Saturday night.

The 26-year-old woman, from Oldham, near Manchester, was injured outside the Misssoula Montana bar and restaurant on Bridge Street in York at 9pm on Saturday, June 30.

She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Leeds General Infirmary, where she is said to be in a stable condition.

The woman suffered injuries to her head in the collision, which are said to be serious.

Traffic and pedestrian closures were put in place in the Ouse Bridge and Micklegate areas for around four and half hours while officers from the Roads Policing Group and Forensic Collision Investigation Unit conducted enquiries at the scene.

Police are now appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room. Please quote reference number 12180117552.