A man has been arrested after a car collided with a pedestrian leaving a pensioner in hospital.

Cleveland Police are appealing for witnesses following a crash involving a black VW Passat vehicle and pedestrian (a woman in her 60s) on Broadwell Road in Middlesbrough at 9:10pm on Tuesday (October 10).

A woman in her 60s suffered broken arms, wrists, and a head injury.

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Police have confirmed she is currently receiving treatment at James Cook University Hospital.

Officers arrested the driver of the vehicle, a 27-year-old man, on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and he remains in custody.

Anyone with information/ footage of the collision is asked to contact Cleveland Police on 101 quoting 202531.

This comes after pictures emerged of the scene showing police in attendance and a cordon erected around the road.

The incident had closed the road last night, but it has since been reopened.

The Northern Echo have contacted North East Ambulance Service for more information on the incident.