A MAN has been struck by a bus near to a train station this morning.

Police say it is believed the pedestrian was "clipped" by an Arriva bus on Mill Lane, Newton-le-Willows shortly before 7.45am on Friday.

The man has suffered a shoulder injury, however, it is not believed to be serious, added a police spokesman.

Ambulance crews were called to the scene.

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