A MAIN route through York was shut for four hours after a woman was hit by a car on Ouse Bridge.

It happened on Saturday night between Yates and Low Ousegate in the city centre shortly before 11pm.

Ouse Bridge itself was closed for four hours between 11pm and 3am while police staff carried out forensic work.

Further details about the identity of the woman and the injuries suffered was not available from the police at the weekend, but any witnesses to the incident can contact officers on 101.