Pedestrian critically ill after being hit by car in Ryhall

A pedestrian is in a critical condition after being hit by a car, say police.

The crash happened on the A6121 Essendine Road in Ryhall, Rutland, at 10:10 BST on Saturday.

The man was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment.

Leicestershire Police said he was struck by a silver Volkswagen Golf, which was travelling towards Stamford, and have asked witnesses to get in touch.

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