Woman hit by car on high street in Gwynedd
It took place outside the HSBC bank. The incident involved one pedestrian and a white Kia Rio car
Police are now appealing to the public for information.
A spokesperson said: "We are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was injured following a road traffic collision in Porthmadog last week.
"Shortly before 10am on Friday, June 20th a collision occurred on the High Street, outside the HSBC Bank involving the female pedestrian and a white coloured Kia Rio car.
"Officers attended and the pedestrian was taken by ambulance to Ysbyty Gwynedd in Bangor with what were believed to be serious injuries.
"Anybody who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have been travelling along the High Street around the same time as the collision and who may have dash cam footage is asked to contact officers at the Serious Collision Investigation Unit via the website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 25000506269."
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