Arrest Made After Serious Car And Pedestrian Crash In Barrow.

A man has been arrested following a serious road traffic collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Barrow.

The incident happened on Hindpool Road, close to the roundabout connecting the road with Abbey Road, at around 9.20am on Sunday, September 20. Emergency services attended the scene following the collision, which resulted in the road being closed in both directions. Diversions were put in place while the incident was dealt with and motorists were asked to avoid the area.

The collision involved a car and a pedestrian, with police describing it as a serious road traffic incident. Officers began enquiries at the scene and appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision, or the moments leading up to it, to come forward with information. Cumbria Police have asked anyone with information to report it through the force's online reporting service or contact 101, quoting incident number 80 of September 20, 2026.

The arrest forms part of the ongoing police investigation into the circumstances of the collision. At this stage, details about the person arrested, the pedestrian's condition and the precise circumstances leading to the crash have not been confirmed in the police information available. The incident caused significant disruption around Hindpool Road, an important route through Barrow, while emergency services responded and the road remained closed.

Police continue to appeal for witnesses and information that could help establish what happened. Anyone who may have seen the collision or the events immediately before it is being encouraged to contact officers. The investigation remains ongoing, and any further information about injuries, charges or other developments is expected to be confirmed by police as enquiries progress.

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