POLICE say a woman in her 60s who was knocked down by a car did not suffer serious injuries.

The collision, between a Toyota and the pedestrian, happened at the junction of Haydock Lane and Clipsley Lane, Haydock at about 6.30pm on Monday, July 19.

A Merseyside Police spokesperson said the driver of the car had stopped at the scene.

Onlookers said roads were closed off after the incident.

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We were called to Clipsley Lane at 6.30pm yesterday following reports of a road traffic collision involving a Toyota car and a female pedestrian in her 60s.

"There is no suggestion the pedestrian was seriously injured and the driver stopped at the scene."