Peterlee pensioners injured in road accident

Jul 25 2008 By Sam Wood

TWO elderly Peterlee residents are in critical condition in hospital today after they were hit by a car in the town.

A blue Rover travelling down Yoden Way collided with them at about 11.45am yesterday.

The pair, a man and a woman both in their 70's, were crossing the road.

They were taken to James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough, where they are described as being 'critical but stable'.

The 30 year old driver was  arrested and bailed pending further enquries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0845 606 0365.