Town centre roads closed after pedestrian hit by car

Parsons Walk and New Market Street have been closed after the incident.

Police were called shortly before 9.30am this morning (Thursday) to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Northway, Wigan.

The 40-year-old pedestrian has been taken to Aintree University Hospital by air ambulance with serious head injuries.

The driver of the car, a blue Peugeot 206, remained at the scene to speak with officers.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 543 of 05/10/17, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.