A man suffered serious head injuries after being hit by a car on a major road.
Emergency services were called to the incident on Warrington Road in Rainhill at around 9.50pm on Wednesday, December 23.
Merseyside Police confirmed the collision involved a grey Audi car and a male pedestrian.
The man, in his 30's, was taken to hospital with serious injuries to his head. Warrington Road was closed by officers after the incident between Holt Lane and Longton Lane.
Photos showed emergency services at the scene and a police cordon in place near the Shell garage.
The road has since been reopened.
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A spokesperson from Merseyside Police said: "At approximately 9.50pm on Wednesday 23 December we were called to an incident on Warrington Road, Rainhill, following reports of a collision involving a grey Audi car and a pedestrian.
"The pedestrian, a man in his 30’s, was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.
"The driver stopped at the scene and is helping with enquiries.
"Warrington Road was closed between Holt Lane and Longton Lane and has now re-opened."
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