A teenage boy was seriously injured and in hospital tonight after a collision with a car on the outskirts of Manchester city centre.
Police said the 18-year-old was hit after he 'appears to have walked into the carriageway'.
The teenager, who has not been named, suffered serious spinal injuries in the crash, police said.
He was rushed to hospital where he remained tonight.
A section of Great Ancoats Street was closed as police investigations continue.
The road was closed between Adair Street and Every Street due to the collision.
No further details have been released by police.
Greater Manchester Police said officers on patrol came across the collision at around 6.30pm on Saturday.
There have been no reports of any other injuries.
In a statement, GMP said: "Shortly after 6.30pm officers on patrol came across a road traffic collision on Great Ancoats Street involving a car and a male pedestrian that appears to have walked into the carriageway.
"An 18-year-old male has been taken to hospital with serious spinal injuries.
"The road remains closed as we investigate the cause of the collision."
Police have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward.
