Two pensioners hit by prison transport van in Doncaster

The crash happened on Doncaster Road near to its junction with Coppice Avenue Credit: Google Maps

An elderly woman has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by a prison van in Doncaster.

The 74-year-old and a 77-year-old man were knocked down by the DAF Geo Amey prison transport van on Doncaster Road, at the junction with Coppice Avenue, at around 3.30pm on on Wednesday.

Both were taken to hospital, where the woman is in life-threatening condition.

South Yorkshire Police are appealing for any information or witnesses to come forward.

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