Elderly woman in critical condition after being struck by van in Westminster

An elderly woman is in critical condition after being struck by a van in Westminster.

Police have appealed for witnesses following the collision at the junction of Harley and New Cavendish streets about 11.30am on Monday, January 17.

It was reported that a Mercedes Sprinter van had been turning at a set of traffic lights when it was involved in a collision with an 88-year-old woman.

The woman was rushed to hospital where she remains in critical condition.

The driver of the van stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

Any witnesses or any drivers who may have dashcam footage of the incident are asked to call the witness line number 020 8543 5157, quoting CAD 2311/17Jan