Pedestrian seriously injured in York city centre crash

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow diversion routes

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 10th Nov 2025

Emergency services are currently responding to a serious collision in York.

North Yorkshire Police said Gillygate is closed following an incident involving a car and a pedestrian at around 5.30am this morning (10 November).

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and follow diversion routes while the scene is dealt with.

The road is shut "until further notice".

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage of the collision to come forward.

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