Appeal for witnesses following collision in Newport

Officers in are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the junction of Stafford Street and High Street, Newport.

Officers in are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the junction of Stafford Street and High Street, Newport. The incident that involved a Ford Transit van and a pedestrian occurred around 11am on Friday 22 November.

The pedestrian, an 87 year old lady, sustained potentially serious injuries, she was flown to the Royal Stoke University Hospital, Stoke on Trent to receive treatment.

The van driver was uninjured.

PC Lewis Carpenter said “We are looking to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Or has any information, we would also like to thank those who were at the scene comforting and caring for the injured lady before emergency services arrived.

“Anyone with any information should call police on the non-emergency 101 number quoting incident reference number 0249s of Friday 22 November.”

Alternatively submit information contact to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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