A CITY centre road was sealed off this lunchtime after a young woman was run over as she got off a bus.
The victim, said to be around 18 years old, was hit by a taxi as she crossed Above Bar at the junction of Commercial Road, close to the Cenotaph.
Police were called by paramedics at the scene who have taken the woman to Southampton General Hospital.
It is understood she has suffered head injuries and suspected broken bones, with her condition being described as serious but not life threatening.
Officers cordoned off the road while investigations are carried out at the scene. The driver of the taxi, a Citroen Picasso, was helping police with enquiries.
The blue double decker bus, belonging to First Southampton, is also at the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Southampton central police on 0845 045 4545.
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