Woman unconscious after e-bike crash outisde Durham bus station

Police were called just before 11pm on Saturday (April 25) to North Road in Durham City, outside the bus station, after an e-bike had crashed at speed with the woman.

The bike fled the scene, leaving the victim in the road unconscious, having suffered injuries to her head, shoulder, arm and legs.

She was taken to University Hospital of North Durham by officers, and released in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police say they are scouring CCTV as part of their investigation.

Sgt Chris Milburn from Durham’s roads and armed police unit said: “This was an awful incident for the victim, and her friends stood close to her. We are doing all that we can to trace the rider of the e-bike.

“I’d also like to thank members of the public who came to assist the female victim, before police attended, and provided first aid to her.

“This meant a lot to the victim of this collision and showed the true kindness of the good people of Durham.”

A force spokesperson added: “Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have dashcam footage that could assist their enquiries, as there were a number of people and vehicles in the area at the time.”

If you have any information, please call Durham Constabulary on 101, quoting incident number 535 of April 25, or email Christopher.Milburn@durham.police.uk.