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    Feb 2022

    Last Updated: 21/02/2022
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    Pedestrian hit by van on busy Harrogate road

    by John Plummer

    | 21 Feb, 2022
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    The man was crossing Bower Road when he was struck by the vehicle, which had just turned left from Franklin Road, at about 10.40am this morning. The extent of his injuries is unknown.

    bowerroad
    Commercial Street at the junction with Bower Road.

    A man was injured as he crossed a busy Harrogate street this morning.

    The man was crossing Bower Road when he was struck by the vehicle, which had just turned left from Franklin Road.

    The pedestrian was on the ground for several minutes, causing traffic to be diverted, but remained conscious. It is not known how serious his injuries are.

    Several police cars attended the scene but North Yorkshire Police has not responded to requests for information.

    Eyewitnesses described the man, whose name is not known, as elderly and said a large crowd gathered to offer help.

    Retail staff on Commercial Street opposite also came to the man's aid before paramedics arrived.

    The incident happened at about 10.40am this morning.



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