Collision leaves OAP in ‘serious’ condition

A pension er who was hit by a car is in a‘ serious’ condition.

The woman was struck by a car in Station Road, near the East Boldon Metro Station, at around 3pm on Saturday.

A spokesman for NorthumbriaPolice said the woman was described as “serious, but stable” in hospital.

The 75-year-old pensioner was taken to the Royal Victoria Infirmary in Newcastle with what was believed to be a possible head injury.

A North East Ambulance spokeswoman confirmed they were called to a road traffic collision near East Boldon Metro Station at 3.05pm and took the woman to hospital by ambulance.

A Northumbria Police spokesman said the road was closed while emergency services dealt with the incident.

Anyone who saw the collision, or has any information, should contact Northumbria Police on 101, quoting log 624 14/01/17.