Those attending the University of East Anglia say they are surprised a serious incident had not happened sooner on Bluebell Road, which runs along the university.

The woman, who is believed to have been out running, was struck by a white Vauxhall Vivaro van at a pedestrian crossing on Sunday night.

The railings which the van crashed into (Image: Newsquest)

She was airlifted to Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge where she remains in a life-threatening condition.

The driver of the van, a man in his late teens, was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

He has since been released on police bail until December 27 while police continue their investigation.

Neighbours living near where the incident happened are calling for more measures to improve road safety in the area.

Speaking to this newspaper, one second-year student said: "It's terrifying but it's not surprising."

A pedestrian crossing further down the road just before the North Park Avenue junction (Image: Mar Devonport)

'I'm surprised it didn't happen sooner'

Bluebell Road, which stretches for one-and-a-half miles, has a 20mph speed limit, with approximately seven........

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