Man hit by Mercedes after collapsing in road left with serious injuries

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A pensioner suffered serious leg injuries when he was 'struck' by a car after collapsing in the middle of a road, police have revealed. The 67-year-old man, who hasn't been named, was walking across the road at the time.

He remained in hospital on Saturday with what police called serious leg injuries. Officers in Bury said initial enquiries suggested he collapsed as he reached the middle of the road and was then hit by a dark grey or silver-coloured Mercedes Benz.

The collision happened on Eldon Street, off the A56 Walmersley Road, near to a parade of shops at around 7pm.

No arrests have been made as yet. Police have issued an appeal for witnesses. It's understood the air ambulance was called to the scene as the man was trapped, but he was freed by firefighters who lifted the car.

In a statement, Greater Manchester Police said: "We are appealing for any further information after a serious collision last night on Eldon Street, Bury. At 7.05pm last night (Friday 12 August 2022), officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving one vehicle on Eldon Street in Bury.

"Initial enquiries suggest that a 67-year-old man crossed the road on Eldon Street. As the man reaches the middle of the road, he collapses to the floor, before being struck by a vehicle.

"The 67-year-old was taken to hospital and remains in hospital with leg injuries. No arrests have been made at this moment in our investigations. The vehicle involved is described to be a dark grey/silver Mercedes Benz.

"Anyone who witnessed this incident, or anyone who may have dash cam or footage showing the incident is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting incident 1905 of 19/08/2022. Alternatively, contact