A probe has been launched after a person ejected from York railway station by police was seriously injured in a crash.

British Transport Police (BTP) says it has voluntarily referred itself to the police watchdog - while the incident itself is being investigated by North Yorkshire Police.

BTP said the person at the centre of the incident suffered serious injuries after being involved in a collision with a vehicle outside the station on Monday night.

A BTP spokesperson said: "Officers responded to reports at 7.10pm on Monday, November 13, of a person causing a disturbance at York station.

"They were ejected from the station as a result. Following this incident, officers were alerted that this person had been hit by a vehicle outside of the station.

"Paramedics attended alongside North Yorkshire Police and the person has been taken to hospital. Their injuries are believed to be serious but not life-threatening.

"Officers from North Yorkshire Police are leading an investigation into the incident.

"We have voluntarily referred ourselves to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC)."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 483 of 13/11/23.