Serious collision leaves pedestrian in critical condition

In an incident that unfolded this morning, Saturday, 23 September, a serious collision occurred on Bevois Valley Road in Southampton. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary were alerted to the incident at 8:59am, responding promptly to reports of a collision between a bus and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian involved, a man in his 50s, sustained life-threatening injuries and has been rushed to hospital for urgent medical attention.

The police are now appealing for information from witnesses who were in the vicinity at the time of the collision.

At the time of the incident, Bevois Valley Road was bustling with activity, and it is believed that numerous individuals may have witnessed the events leading up to the collision. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are urging anyone who saw what happened to come forward with their accounts.

Additionally, if you were driving in the area and have a dashboard camera (dash cam) installed in your vehicle, your footage could be invaluable in piecing together the sequence of events. Police are encouraging those with dash cams to provide any relevant recordings to aid in the investigation.

Furthermore, properties and businesses along Bevois Valley Road are being asked to check their surveillance cameras, as any CCTV footage capturing the incident could be crucial in understanding the circumstances surrounding the collision.

As the investigation unfolds, the road where the incident occurred will remain closed for an extended period, causing potential disruptions to local traffic.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary are earnestly seeking the cooperation of the public to assist in this investigation. If you have any information that could aid in understanding the events leading to this serious collision, please contact them online or call 101, quoting reference number 44230388465.

Our thoughts are with the victim, and all involved in this tragic incident.

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