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POLICE ARE appealing for anyone who saw a collision between a car and a pedestrian near Crossharbour DLR station late last night, Saturday, 25th May to come forward.
The collision took place in Limeharbour on the Isle of Dogs – the road which runs parallel to the DLR, on the east side of the track, for a short distance as trains approach Crossharbour station. It occurred just before 11.45pm, which is when police received reports about it.
Police and the London Ambulance Service attended and found a pedestrian, a 26 year old woman, with a number of serious injuries. She was taken to hospital and remains in a critical condition. Her next of kin have been informed.
Police spoke to the driver of the vehicle involved in the collision, a red Vauxhall Astra, at the scene.
Police officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are investigating the incident. No arrests have yet been made.
•Anyone who saw the accident or has information about it is asked to phone the witness appeal line, 020-8597 4874, or to contact the police via 101 and quote reference 9139/25May. Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800-555 111 and give information anonymously.
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