A man is in a serious condition after being hit by a car on a major Merseyside road this morning.
Emergency services were called to East Lancashire Road at around 5.25am on Wednesday, November 18, to reports of a crash.
Once at the scene police found a man had been hit by a black Ford Kuga at the junction of Green Leach Lane, St Helens.
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North West Ambulance Service also attended the scene and took him to hospital in a 'serious condition.'
The driver of the Ford Kuga stopped at the scene and is assisting police with their enquiries.
The road remains closed at the moment and drivers are being advised to avoid the area.
A spokesperson for Merseyside police said: "We can confirm a pedestrian was involved in a collision with a black Ford Kuga in St Helens this morning (Thursday 18 November) and he remains in a serious condition.
"At around 5.25am emergency services were called to a report of a collision on the East Lancashire Road near the junction of Green Leach Lane. The driver stopped at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.
"The road is currently closed while the incident is being dealt with, and drivers are advised to find an alternative route. Thank you for your patience as we deal with this incident.
"We are appealing for any witnesses, CCTV and dash camera footage which may assist the investigation.
"Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or ‘Merseyside Police Contact Centre’ on Facebook with reference 0117 of 18 November.
"You can also pass information via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or their online form at Give information | Crimestoppers ( crimestoppers-uk.org )."
