
A woman in her 80s is in a critical condition following a collision in Barrow earlier this week.
Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to come forward to the incident, which happened on Hindpool Road on Wednesday, December 10.
It involved a car and the woman, who was a pedestrian.
Officers from Cumbria police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit would like to speak to anyone that was on that road between 4.10pm and 4.20pm – in particular anyone who has dashcam footage of the area at that time.
Police are keen to establish the movements of the woman, who using a walking aid.
The driver of the car – a man in his 40s – was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. They were bailed pending further enquiries.
Contact Cumbria Police on 101 quoting log 177 of 10 December 2025 and ask to speak to a member of the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, or email [email protected]





