A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

The man, in his mid-40s, was in a road traffic accident with a red Seat Ibiza travelling along Bridge Street at about 4.10pm today (June 16).

The male from Macclesifeld was taken to Wythenshaw Hospital with injuries to his leg.

The road will remain closed from its junction with Waterloo Street West and the junction with Great King Street while police carry out their investigations.

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101.