Thursday, 12 April 2007, 16:11 GMT 17:11 UK
Pensioner hit by car is critical
A pensioner is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Greater Manchester.
The 78-year-old man - who has not been named - suffered serious head injuries when he was struck by a Vauxhall Vivaro in Stockport.
The accident happened at 1130 BST on Thursday on Adswood Road at its junction with Rostrevor Road.
The man was taken to Stepping Hill Hospital where he is being treated for serious head injuries.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident.
E-mail this to a friend
RELATED INTERNET LINKS
Greater Manchester Police
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
News Front Page
|
Africa
|
Americas
|
Asia-Pacific
|
Europe
|
Middle East
|
South Asia
|
UK
|
Business
|
Health
|
Science & Environment
|
Technology
|
Entertainment
|
Also in the news
|
Have Your Say
|
UK Contents:
England
|
Northern Ireland
|
Scotland
|
Wales
|
UK Politics
|
Education
|
Magazine
NewsWatch | Notes | Contact us | About BBC News | Profiles | History
~RS~q~RS~~RS~z~RS~59~RS~)