Witness appeal after elderly pedestrian becomes trapped under car following collision near Chorley

By Sean Gleaves
Published 24th Dec 2021, 08:55 BST
Updated 24th Dec 2021, 08:58 BST
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An appeal for witnesses was launched after a 71-year-old woman suffered "serious injuries" after being hit by a car in Eccleston.

A pedestrian was struck by a red Peugeot 207 as it turned into the Eccleston Green Filling Station at around 6.55pm on Tuesday (December 13).

The casualty - a 71-year-old woman from Astley Village - became trapped underneath the vehicle following the collision, but was rescued prior to the arrival of firefighters.

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The woman was treated by paramedics at the scene before being transferred to hospital with serious injuries, including a "fractured arm".

Detectives on Thursday (December 23) urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.