A Cheltenham woman suffered cracked ribs and bruising after an e-bike collided with her as she crossed the road outside Poundland on the High Street. Carole Hetherington recounted how the e-bike appeared suddenly, striking her and knocking her to the ground.
The incident occurred just after 9:15 a.m. on January 5. Carole explained, “I was crossing the road outside Poundland when an e-bike came out of nowhere and hit me. The rider looked at me briefly but then rode away towards the town centre, leaving me lying on the road.” Two bystanders stopped to assist her.
Emergency services were called, and Carole was taken to Gloucestershire Royal Hospital, where X-rays revealed cracked ribs and bruising. She was discharged after several hours but has since endured significant pain and had to take time off work.
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Gloucestershire Police confirmed they are investigating the incident. A spokesperson stated, “We are carrying out enquiries to identify the e-bike rider involved in the collision outside Admiral Casino on High Street.” Authorities are appealing for information to help locate the individual responsible.
Carole is urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has information about the rider to come forward to assist with the investigation.