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Teenager seriously hurt in hit-and-run crash

Google Ashby Road, but Gammons Lane, Watford. There is a road sign, cars parked, a cars driving down the road and a blue bus in the distance. You can see two rows of houses along a road, that are mainly brick, with two satellite dishes. Google
The crash happened on the corner of Gammons Lane and Ashby Road in Watford on Monday

An 18-year-old woman remains in hospital with serious injuries after she was hurt in an apparent hit-and-run incident as she crossed a road.

Hertfordshire Police said the teenager was walking on Gammons Lane, at the junction with Ashby Road, Watford, at about 19:00 GMT on Monday.

The force said the vehicle, thought to be a white Transit-type van with ladders on the roof, "failed to stop".

Investigating officer Sgt Matt O’Neill said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision and who has not yet spoken to police, or anyone who has any information which could help the investigation."

He said anyone could email him directly or get in touch online, or call.

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