A PENSIONER is critically ill in hospital after he was hit by a car.
The pedestrian, a man aged 65, from Westhoughton, was hit by a Toyota Aygo at 9.10pm on Friday.
The accident happened in Leigh Road, Westhoughton.
He was taken to hospital after suffering bleeding on the brain, a fractured pelvis and a collapsed lung.
Police described his condition as critical but stable.
The driver, a man, was not injured. Any witnesses can call traffic police on 0161 8564741 with information.
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