A PENSIONER was hit by a car in Orford last night.

Emergency services were called to Battersby Lane at around 8.15pm yesterday, Thursday, after a 74-year-old man from the Warrington area was struck by a black Alfa Romeo Mito.

The pedestrian was rushed to Aintree Hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

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Battersby Lane was shut for some time after the incident.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML 274403, or to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.