Woman left with life-changing injuries after lorry collision

A pedestrian has been left with life-changing injuries after a collision with a lorry. Avon and Somerset Police are investigating the serious collision which took place in Backwell in North Somerset on Friday (September 19). Officers were called shortly before 10.30am to the collision involving a lorry and a pedestrian in Station Road, near the junction with Station Close.

The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 70s, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries. Road closures were initially in place while emergency services responded but these have since been lifted. The force is now appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: We're appealing for witnesses after a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian in Backwell at 10.30am yesterday.

The pedestrian, a woman aged in her 70s, was taken to hospital with life-changing injuries."

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any other information that could help the investigation, has been asked to call 101 using the reference number 5225263843.