Passing coach injures pedestrian in Winchester (From Hampshire Chronicle)

Passing coach injures pedestrian in Winchester

2:40pm Tuesday 4th May 2010 in News

A WOMAN had a narrow escape from serious injury when she struck on the head by a passing coach in Winchester on Saturday.

The 60-year-old suffered head injuries, requiring three stitches at the Royal Hampshire County Hospital.

She was on Bridge Street when the collision happened at about 9.30am on May 1.

Police believe she was struck by the open door of a side cargo compartment on a coach as it passed her.

PC Paul White said today: “The coach did not stop, but I understand that a number of witnesses were banging on the side of the coach to attract the attention of the driver after the incident, without success.

“There are therefore a number of witnesses to this incident and I am keen to hear from anyone who saw the collision, or indeed the coach before the event.

“I am also keen to hear from anyone who may have seen the coach afterwards, as I believe the driver would have, at some point, stopped to close the open door.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any further information about the coach and its driver, should contact Winchester police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.