AN elderly man was hit by a car and left in hospital in a 'serious' crash.

Police were forced to close Bolton Road, Atherton, in both directions last night after the collision.

The man, in his seventies, was taken to hospital and it is believed he is still there.

How serious his injuries are is unclear at this time.

Posting on Twitter, Greater Manchester Police Traffic, said that it was a serious road traffic collision and asked people to use an alternative route.

Anyone with information should call 101 and quote incident 1998 of September 22.

More to follow.