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Appeal for witnesses following serious injury collision in Shanklin
Police are appealing for witnesses to a serious injury collision in Shanklin this morning.
Officers were called at around 11.33am to reports that a car was in collision with a pedestrian on Languard Manor Road.
Serious injuries
The vehicle, a red Renault Megane cabriolet was travelling towards the High Street in Shanklin when it collided with a man.
The pedestrian, a man believed to be in his 80s, suffered a serious head and chest injury and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is currently in a stable condition.
Get in touch
Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or saw either party prior to it.
Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Chris Powling at Roads Policing unit at Fratton by phoning 101 or the anonymous Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. Minicom users should contact 01962 875000.
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