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Police appeal for witnesses as woman seriously injured in Ipswich scooter collision

A woman in her 50s has suffered potentially life-changing injuries after her scooter collided with a car in Ipswich. Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident on Duke Street yesterday evening.

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Key details:

  • The collision involved a Honda 125 scooter and a black Volkswagen Polo

  • It happened around 5:10pm on Thursday, August 8

  • The scooter rider was initially taken to Ipswich Hospital, then transferred to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital

  • Duke Street was closed for about 3 hours between Pownall Road and Holywells Road

Why it matters: Serious collisions can have long-lasting impacts on those involved and the wider community. Witness information is crucial for police investigations.

How you can help: Police are urging witnesses and drivers with dashcam footage to come forward. They can contact the Roads & Armed Policing Team, quoting reference 271 of 8 August, via:

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