Two young children have been taken to hospital for minor injuries after a car hit a man and pram in Whitley Bay.
Northumbria Police were called at around 10.50am on Thursday, February 17 to a report of a collision on Park Avenue, Whitley Bay. It was reported that a black Kia Rio had crashed into a man and a pram.
The 63-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries not believed to be life threatening.
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Two children - a one-year -old and two-year-old - have also been taken to hospital with minor injuries. The driver remained at the scene and is helping the police.
The road was closed for a period of time however the police have confirmed that it has since reopened.
A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said: "At around 10.50am today (Thursday, February 17) police received a report of a collision on Park Avenue, Whitley Bay. Officers attended the scene where a black Kia Rio has collided with a man and a pram.
"The 63-year-old man has been taken to hospital with serious injuries not believed to be life threatening. Two children - a one year old and two year old - have been taken to hospital with minor injuries.
"The driver of the car remained at the scene and is helping with enquiries.
"The road was closed but has now reopened."
A North East Ambulance Service spokesperson added: "We were called at 10:47 this morning to reports of a road traffic collision on Park Avenue in Whitley Bay between a vehicle and pedestrians.
"We dispatched a number of resources, including a specialist paramedic, an officer and emergency ambulance crews.
"We transported two children to Cramlington hospital and one adult male to the RVI in Newcastle for further treatment."
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