Pensioners hit by car in County Durham

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Author: Micky WelchPublished 20th Jun 2025

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision in Seaham on Wednesday.

The one vehicle collision involving two pedestrians occurred on the B1287, outside of The Crowns Nest at 2.40pm (June 18).

The elderly pedestrians were taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the silver VW Passat did not receive injuries and is assisting officers with enquires.

Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident or with dashcam footage.

Can you help? Please contact PC Lee Smith on 101 or email [email protected] quoting incident number 272 of June 18.

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