At approximately 9.30am this morning, 17 October 2011, a collision occurred in Hogg Street Wynyard between an elderly female pedestrian and a blue Suzuki Liana hatch.

It appears at this stage that the female aged 72 years was pushing a walking frame loaded with groceries when the Suzuki, which was being reversed out of a driveway, collided with her.

As a result of the collision the pedestrian suffered numerous leg and pelvis fractures. She was trapped under the rear of the vehicle for a short time until being freed by rescue personnel. She was transported to the NWRH at Burnie where her condition is listed as serious.

The driver of the vehicle, a 58 year old female from Wynyard was uninjured.

Police would like to speak with anyone who observed the pedestrian or the collision to contact either the Wynyard Police Station or Crash Investigation Services on 64345211. Investigations into the matter are continuing.

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