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Woman and dog killed in Prudhoe hit-and-run | |
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A woman and her dog have been killed in a hit-and-run crash in Northumberland. | |
The 64-year-old was crossing the B6395 Stonyflat Bank in Prudhoe at about 22:25 BST on Saturday when she was hit by a car, Northumbria Police said. | The 64-year-old was crossing the B6395 Stonyflat Bank in Prudhoe at about 22:25 BST on Saturday when she was hit by a car, Northumbria Police said. |
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
Officers have found a dark-coloured Saab which they believe to have been involved in the crash, which happened near the old Prudhoe hospital. Detectives have appealed for witnesses. | |