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NORTHUMBERLAND ROAD IN BERWICK UPON TWEED WAS CLOSED FOR FOUR-AND-A-HALF HOURS AFTER THE INCIDENT WHICH HAS SEEN A PENSIONER HOSPITALISED 12:26, 20 May 2025 A pedestrian in her 80s has

sustained serious injuries after being hit by a car in Northumberland. Shortly before 10.55am on Saturday, May 17, emergency services were called to an incident on Northumberland Road, near

Tweedbank Retail Park in Berwick. It was understood the driver of a red Suzuki Celerio had been travelling northbound when, for reasons yet to be established, they have struck a female

pedestrian on the road. Emergency services attended and the woman, aged in her 80s, was taken to hospital with serious injuries. She remains there for treatment in a stable condition and her

next of kin have been informed. The driver involved remained at the scene and is continuing to assist officers with their enquiries. Part of the road remained closed for four-and-a-half

hours as officers carried out enquiries. Officers from Northumbria Police's Roads Policing Unit have since launched an investigation to determine the full circumstances, and have

appealed for witnesses to come forward. They are especially keen to hear from anyone with further CCTV or dashcam footage in the busy shopping area. Article continues below They have

requested anyone with information or footage to get in touch by sending the force a direct message on social media, by using the live chat and report forms on their website, or calling 101;

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