Pedestrian hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’ after being hit by car in Burnley

A pedestrian was taken to hospital with “serious injuries” after being struck by a car in Burnley.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 13th Jan 2023, 17:52 BST
Updated 13th Jan 2023, 17:53 BST
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A VW Polo struck a pedestrian near a section of roadworks in Accrington Road, Burnley at around 8.40am on Friday (January 13).

The pedestrian – a man in his 20s – suffered “serious injuries” and was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment.

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Police closed part of Accrington Road at its junction with Rossendale Road following the collisionPolice closed part of Accrington Road at its junction with Rossendale Road following the collision
Police closed part of Accrington Road at its junction with Rossendale Road following the collision

Police later urged anyone who saw the collision or captured the incident on dashcam to come forward.

If you can help police with their investigation, call 101 or email [email protected], quoting log number 0261 of January 13.

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