A PEDESTRIAN is fighting for his life after being knocked down by a car last night.

The 47-year-old was involved in the collision with a dark grey Ford Ranger on Castle Hill Road at the junction with Oxford Street, Hindley.

The incident happened at 9.30pm on Saturday November 6.

In a statement police said emergency services took the man to hospital with serious injuries.

Earlier today officers said he remained in a life-threatening condition.

The driver of the Ford Ranger remained at the scene to assist police with their enquiries.

No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

Police Constable Phillip Drummond, of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: "This is a very serious collision which has left a man fighting for his life in hospital.

"This collision happened on a Saturday evening at a time when a number of people will have been out and about and we are hopeful that there are witnesses who may have information or dash cam footage of this incident.

"If you have any information or dash cam footage please do not hesitate to contact police."

Anyone with information should contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741, quoting incident number 2930 of 06/11/21.

Reports can also be made anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.