A WOMAN in her 20s is fighting for her life after being hit by a car in Prescot.

At around 5pm on Thursday (November 22), emergency services were called to Kingsway Close to the junction with Fazakerley Road to reports of a collision involving a Ford Fiesta and a woman pedestrian in her 20s.

The woman was taken to hospital with what are described as "critical injuries" and her condition is to be further assessed this morning.

The driver of the car stopped at the scene to assist with enquiries.

Inspector Keith Kellett from Matrix Roads Policing said: "Extensive enquires are ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident or has any information.

"You may live locally and have seen something in person, captured vital evidence on home CCTV or may have been passing the location and have vehicle dashcam. Please check and let us know as soon as you can."

Anyone with information is asked to contact @MerPolCC, call 0151 777 5747 or 101 with reference 18400043258.