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wadey · 11-07-2010, 18:49

POLICE in Accrington are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that has left two people in a critical condition in hospital.

At approximately 3:45pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday 10th July) two men were riding a black quad bike down Augusta Street in Accrington. As they approached the junction with Clement Street, it is believed they have lost control of the vehicle.

The bike collided with a lamp post on Clement Street and also hit four pedestrians who were stood nearby.

The four pedestrians, a 25 year old woman, her 10 month old baby, an 8 year old girl and an 18 year old woman were taken to Royal Blackburn hospital for treatment but have all since been discharged.

The two riders of the quad bike aged 30 and 34 are currently in Royal Preston Hospital where they remain in a critical condition.

Sgt Gareth Hill from the Road Policing Unit said, "This is an ongoing investigation and I am appealing for anyone who may have any information or who may have been in the area at the time of collision to come forward and contact police.

"I am also interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen the quad bike in the short time leading up to the collision in the areas around Clement Street and Augusta Street.

"I would like to reassure the local community that the quad bike was not being pursued by police prior to the collision and that our involvement is deal with the aftermath. A full investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the collision."

Anyone with any information can contact Accrington Police on 01254 51212 or on 08451 25 35 45.

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wadey Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 1,877 Liked: 26 times Rep Power: 3768	Re: Where .... POLICE in Accrington are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision that has left two people in a critical condition in hospital. At approximately 3:45pm yesterday afternoon (Saturday 10th July) two men were riding a black quad bike down Augusta Street in Accrington. As they approached the junction with Clement Street, it is believed they have lost control of the vehicle. The bike collided with a lamp post on Clement Street and also hit four pedestrians who were stood nearby. The four pedestrians, a 25 year old woman, her 10 month old baby, an 8 year old girl and an 18 year old woman were taken to Royal Blackburn hospital for treatment but have all since been discharged. The two riders of the quad bike aged 30 and 34 are currently in Royal Preston Hospital where they remain in a critical condition. Sgt Gareth Hill from the Road Policing Unit said, "This is an ongoing investigation and I am appealing for anyone who may have any information or who may have been in the area at the time of collision to come forward and contact police. "I am also interested in speaking with anyone who may have seen the quad bike in the short time leading up to the collision in the areas around Clement Street and Augusta Street. "I would like to reassure the local community that the quad bike was not being pursued by police prior to the collision and that our involvement is deal with the aftermath. A full investigation is ongoing to establish the cause of the collision." Anyone with any information can contact Accrington Police on 01254 51212 or on 08451 25 35 45.