Man on mobility scooter is seriously hurt in crash

A man in his 80s has been left seriously injured following a crash while he was riding a mobility scooter.

He was taken to hospital after the collision in Stroud, Gloucestershire, with a Ford Fiesta, the driver of which was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The driver, a woman in her 20s from Surrey, was also held on suspicion of driving while unfit, driving with no insurance and driving with no MOT. She has since been released under investigation.

Gloucestershire Police said the collision happened near a Lidl supermarket on Dudbridge Road at about 15:00 BST on Thursday.

Officers said the man was taken to Southmead Hospital in Bristol and remained in a serious but stable condition.

Anyone who saw the incident or who might have CCTV or dashcam footage that could help the investigation is asked to contact Gloucestershire Police on 101.

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