Woman in her 90s hit by Royal Mail van

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The van driver stayed with the woman until help arrived

A woman in her 90s is critically ill after being hit by a Royal Mail van.

She was walking in Birdwood, Hanham in Bristol when she was struck at about 19:30 BST on 15 July.

The van driver stayed with her while the emergency services were called. She remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Avon and Somerset Police is appealing for any witnesses to get in touch who might have seen the collision between the pedestrian and the van.