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Bristol Post
National
Estel Farell Roig

Elderly woman in hospital in 'critical condition' after being hit by Royal Mail van

An elderly woman is in hospital in critical condition after being hit by a Royal Mail van. The crash happened in South Gloucestershire earlier this month.

Police are now appealing for witnesses after the collision in Birdwood, Hanham, at around 7.30pm on Friday, July 15. The woman, who is in her 90s, was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition.

Avon and Somerset Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a collision in South Gloucestershire resulted in a woman being hospitalised.

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"The incident happened in Birdwood, in Hanham, at around 1pm on Friday 15 July when a red Royal Mail van collided with a pedestrian. The woman, who is in her 90s, was taken to hospital and remains in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene with the woman until emergency services arrived.

"We are appealing for witnesses who may have seen the incident to come forward. If you have any information which could aid the investigation, please call 101 and quote reference number 5222168573."

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