Police are appealing for information and witnesses following a road traffic collision in Co Down that has left an elderly female pedestrian in hospital.
Police received a report at approximately 12.45pm on Tuesday, 17th December that a woman was involved in a collision with a car in the Donard Street area of Newcastle.
Officers attended, alongside colleagues from the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service.
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Medical treatment was provided at the scene – and the pedestrian, aged in her 70s, was transported to hospital for treatment to her injuries.
A PSNI spokesperson added: “The road which was closed for a time has since reopened to traffic. We would ask anyone who was travelling in the area to review dash-cam footage they may have captured and call us on 101 with any information. The reference number is 673 17/12/24.”
A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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