POLICE have issued an appeal after two elderly pedestrians were involved in a fail-to-stop crash.

Police are appealing to trace the driver of a blue Vauxhall Corsa, which was reported to be involved in a collision with two elderly pedestrians in Hartlepool.

The incident happened at around 6pm yesterday (Thursday) on Seaton Lane, at the exit of the car park to Owton Manor Lodge.

A 71-year-old woman and a 74-year-old man were taken to the University Hospital of North Tees.

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The woman suffered a broken ankle and the man also suffered leg injuries.

The blue Vauxhall Corsa, which is described as a 2004 model, did not stop at the scene and drove off along the A689.

Officers are asking the driver of the vehicle to contact them, as well as any witnesses who may have seen the incident or know the identity of the driver.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Matthew Holman on 101, quoting incident number 213274.

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