Multiple UK Pedestrians Seriously Injured in Separate Vehicle Collisions

Several pedestrian-vehicle collisions have recently resulted in serious injuries across different parts of the UK. In Warwickshire, a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car and was transported to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham, with the driver uninjured. In Gloucestershire, a pedestrian sustained a head injury after being struck by a van on the A4136 and was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. In Exeter, a newly qualified driver was banned for 12 months after causing serious injuries to a woman, who suffered multiple fractures and psychological trauma; he admitted careless driving and was given a community order. Meanwhile, in Peterborough, a 39-year-old man was critically injured after being hit by a grey Mini Cooper on Elmfield Road; the driver was arrested on multiple charges including causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving under the influence but was later bailed. Police in Peterborough continue to investigate the incident, appealing for witnesses and relevant footage to assist their inquiries.