Hetton-le-Hole man seriously injured after being struck by Citroën C3 near bus station and Tesco

Emergency services were called to the scene in the bus station area of the town, off Park View, at around 11pm on Friday, February 14.

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Northumbria Police said the man was struck by a purple Citroën C3 car and taken to hospital with serious injuries to his legs and back. He has since been discharged and is continuing his recovery at home.

The force said the driver of the Citroën remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

Officers are continuing to investigate the collision and today (Wednesday) are asking anyone who was in the area at the time to contact them.

A police spokesperson said: “Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was left with serious injuries when he was struck by a vehicle.

“The man – who is in his 60s – was walking in the bus station area of Hetton-le-Hole, close to the Tesco supermarket, at 11pm on Friday, February 14.

“It was reported that a purple Citroën C3 car then struck him.

“Emergency services attended and the man was found to have sustained serious injuries to his back and legs in the incident.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

“The driver of Citroën remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

“Officers are investigating the incident and today (Wednesday) are asking anyone who was in the area of the bus station at the time to contact them.

“Witnesses can send Northumbria Police a direct message on social media or use the live chat and report forms on the Force website.

“For those unable to contact police via those ways, call 101. Please quote reference number NP-20250214-1220.”