Tractor driver, 91, inured in crash with car in Crawcrook

The incident occurred shortly before 2pm on Saturday (April 22) afternoon when a car and tractor collided on Stannersford Road in Crawcrook.

Emergency crews rushed to the scene and the acene and the 91-year-old tractor driver was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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He is understood to be in a critical but stable condition.

Police have now launched an investigation into the incident and are looking for witnesses who may have seen a white BMW in the area close to the time.

Northumbria Police said: “Officers investigating a serious collision that left a pensioner hospitalised are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

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“Police are now asking anybody who witnessed the collision, or who were in the area and may have seen a white BMW travelling before the collision, to come forward.

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“Officers are asking members of the public to check any dashcam footage and get in touch immediately if they have any information that can assist the investigation.

“Anyone who can help is asked to contact police immediately via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20230422-0605.

“Alternatively you can email  351@northumbria.police.uk”