A woman is in a critical condition after she was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Merseyside this morning.
Emergency services were called to Lunt Road, Sefton, near to The Punchbowl at around 8.45am to reports of a woman cyclist in her 30s being found seriously injured in the road.
It is believed she had been struck by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.
She was taken to hospital by ambulance and is currently described as being in a critical condition. Her family has been made aware and are being supported by officers.
Police said enquiries were ongoing at the scene and road closures remained in place.
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and failing to stop after a road traffic accident. She remains in custody.
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Anyone who saw this incident, lives locally and has CCTV or dashcam, is asked to contact police via the Roads Policing Unit on (0151) 777 5747, or pass information via Twitter @MerPolCC or Facebook Merseyside Police CC with reference 20000585062.
You can also pass information via the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form here.
