A 15-year-old girl was left with serious injuries following a collision in Portsmouth on Monday evening, prompting a significant emergency response.
The incident occurred on Copnor Road, near the junctions with Amberley Road and Larkhall Road, shortly after 6:20 pm. Witnesses reported seeing a heavy emergency presence in the area, with multiple police vehicles and ambulances responding to the scene.
Social media posts indicated the teenager was struck near a pedestrian crossing at the traffic lights.
“The air ambulance team, consisting of two doctors and a specialist paramedic, was deployed by helicopter, with an additional paramedic arriving by car.
Following treatment on scene, the patient was transported to hospital by road ambulance, accompanied by the air ambulance crew.”The incident caused delays in the area, with part of Copnor Road temporarily closed while emergency services attended the scene and gathered evidence.
Police are urging anyone with information about the collision, including dashcam footage, to come forward.
Witnesses can contact Hampshire Police on 101, quoting reference 44250039971.
The community remains hopeful for the teenager’s recovery as the investigation continues.
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