Woman hurt after being hit by ambulance (AAP)

AAP An ambulance rushing to a job in Sydney has hit a young woman who stepped into its path.

An ambulance rushing to a job in Sydney has hit a young woman who stepped into its path.

Paramedics aboard the ambulance on Tuesday evening had to help the 23-year-old, who suffered serious facial, leg and arm injuries when she walked in front of the vehicle on Anzac Parade in Kensington, police said.

Another ambulance nearby was diverted to take on the job that the paramedics had been attending.

Police believe the first ambulance had its warning lights and sirens going when the incident happened.

The woman remains in a stable condition in St Vincents Hospital.

Police are investigating.

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