Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman were seriously injured after being run over by a lorry in Southampton yesterday (Friday), with a Sandown man questioned over the collision.
Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary is asking for individuals to come forward following the incident on Town Quay in Southampton, directly outside Red Funnel’s terminal, at just before 10:46.
It has been confirmed that a man in his 60s sustained life threatening injuries, with a woman – also in her 60s – suffering serious injuries.
Both remain in Southampton General Hospital.
Today (Saturday), Police have confirmed that a 69-year-old man from Sandown was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving. He has since been released under investigation whilst enquiries continue.
A spokesperson for the force has said:
”We would like to thank motorists for their patience as the Town Quay was closed for several hours b
efore it could be reopened.Article continues below this advertisement “We would like to speak to any witnesses and in particular anyone with relevant dash cam footage of the incident or the moments leading up to it.
“If you have any information, please call 101 quoting reference 44260191343.
“You can also make a report online via https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/
One would have thought Red Funnel would have
CCTV at the entrances and exits.
I think you’re on here enough. Is enough
Well yes of course..but dash cams etc..