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11/09/2014
Police Appeal For Witnesses After Woman Hit By Falling Traffic Lights
Northumbria Police have appealed for witnesses to an incident in which a pedestrian was hit by traffic lights after a lorry collided with them.
It is understood that the female pedestrian was standing next to the lights when a lorry left the road and collided with them. The lights then fell and hit the woman.
Police say that the incident happened on Wednesday evening on Bensham Road in Gateshead.
The woman is understood to be in a "serious condition" in hospital.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police.
(MH/CD)
It is understood that the female pedestrian was standing next to the lights when a lorry left the road and collided with them. The lights then fell and hit the woman.
Police say that the incident happened on Wednesday evening on Bensham Road in Gateshead.
The woman is understood to be in a "serious condition" in hospital.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Northumbria Police.
(MH/CD)
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