A PEDESTRIAN aged in his 50s has suffered multiple injuries in an accident involving three vehicles near Haydock industrial estate.

The incident happened at 7am on Tuesday at Millfield Lane, Haydock.

The man has been taken to Fazakerly Hospital with injuries to his head, as well as a suspected broken hip and arm, said a police spokesman.

The injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

It appears the man was in collision with a van, although reports suggests three vehicles were involved in the overall incident.