Colchester pensioner in hospital after being hit at zebra crossing

The incident took place at 8.10am on Tuesday in Bromley Road and triggered a large emergency services response, with police closing part of the road for two hours.

The woman's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life changing.

About six police officers remained on the scene to direct traffic as investigations into the collision got underway.

Investigation – a police probe is underway (Image: Daniel Rees, Newsquest)

Two police officers were seen using a measuring tape as part of the enquiry and brake tests were being carried out on a Lexus vehicle.

Shortly before reopening the road at 10.15am, police held traffic in all directions for about five minutes whilst final tests were carried out on the car.

One Bromley Road resident said collisions at the zebra crossing, which is between a Tesco Express store and Hazelmere school, are unusual.

Measurement – police conducted brake tests as part of the investigation (Image: Daniel Rees, Newsquest)

Amanda Organ, 34, said: “Sometimes, drivers don’t always obey the speed limit, but most of the time people stop coming up to the crossing.

“As far as we know, we haven't had anyone hit on that crossing before.

“Normally they do have a lollipop person, so it's not normally an issue – there will usually be one here and one further up.

Scene – police inspect the Lexus involved in the collision (Image: Daniel Rees, Newsquest)

“This is the first time I have known someone to be knocked over here – it doesn't generally happen.

“There are all the speed bumps to help calm the traffic, so drivers don't go too fast."

An Essex Police spokesman said: "We were alerted to a collision involving a car and a pedestrian on a road crossing shortly after 8.15am on Tuesday November 12 in Bromley Road, Colchester.

"The pedestrian – a woman aged in her 70s – was taken to hospital for treatment.

Closed – police shut the road for two hours until about 10.15am (Image: Daniel Rees, Newsquest)

"At this stage, her injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

"An investigation will take place into the circumstances leading up to the collision."

The police did not confirm whether anyone had been arrested following the incident.

A spokesman for the East of England Ambulance Service said the woman was taken to hospital for further assessment and treatment.