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Pedestrian in hospital after being hit by car

Ashby Road, Stapleton, LeicestershireImage source, Google
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The man, in his 60s, was hit by a red Ford Fiesta car in Ashby Road, Stapleton, on Tuesday morning

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A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car in Leicestershire.

Emergency services were called to Ashby Road, in Stapleton, at 07:44 GMT on Tuesday.

Leicestershire Police said after being struck by a red Ford Fiesta, the pedestrian - in his 60s - was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he remains.

The force said no arrests had been made, adding officers have been carrying out inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

Det Con Anna Thorpe, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "Our inquiries into this incident are continuing and I'd like to speak to anyone who might be able to help but has not yet contacted police.

"Motorists with dashcams or anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to get in touch. Any details you provide could help."

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