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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Zamira Rahim

Caravan crashes into woman walking down street after disconnecting from car

Carson Mount in Sheffield ( Google Maps )

A 69-year-old woman has been critically injured after she was hit by a caravan, which disconnected from the car towing it before crashing into her.

A white Toyota Avensis was towing the caravan in Carson Mount, Sheffield on Monday when it separated from the vehicle and collided with the pedestrian.

The woman suffered life-threatening injuries and has been taken to hospital.

“Emergency services were called at 2.20pm to Carson Mount, Sheffield, following reports a caravan had been involved in a collision with a pedestrian,” a South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said.

Carson Mount is a residential area in a suburban part of Sheffield, around 5km from the city centre.

Detectives are investigating the cause of the crash and urged witnesses to come forward.

The woman remains in a serious condition in hospital.

Anyone with information is urged to call 101 quoting incident number 425 of 22 July 2019

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