A WOMAN was hit by a van which is believed to have ‘mounted the pavement’ in a village near Salisbury.

Police are appealing for information after an incident in Brickworth Road, Whiteparish, at around 10.20am on Friday morning (November 22).

The woman, in her 70s, was struck by a silver VW Transporter, police said, which is thought to have left the road and mounted the pavement.

“The woman has been taken to hospital to be treated for her injuries, which are thought to be serious,” a Wiltshire Police spokesperson said. “The driver stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made.”

Anyone who saw the incident should contact the serious collision investigation team on 01225 694597, quoting log number 79 of November 22, or email SCIT@wiltshire.police.uk.