INJURED: Pensioner was injured after being hit by an HGV near Beamish Museum. Picture by Google
AN elderly pedestrian is fighting for his life after being hit by a lorry.
The 82-year-old man was struck by a HGV on the carriageway of the A693 near Beamish Museum in County Durham at about 11.45am on Friday.
The 82-year-old man was taken to hospital where police say he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Durham Police are appealing for witnesses t the incient.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Constabulary on 101.
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