A WOMAN in her 40s was taken to hospital after being hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to Lotus Gardens, New Bold, at around 5.20pm on Tuesday, November 30.

This was after a woman pedestrian had been hit by a Ford Fiesta.

The woman was taken to hospital with a head injury.

Police said her injuries are "not thought to be life threatening".

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A Merseyside Police spokeswoman said: "We were called at 5.20pm last night (Tuesday) following reports of a road traffic collision between a Ford Fiesta and a pedestrian in Lotus Gardens in St Helens.

"The female pedestrian was taken to hospital to be checked over but her injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

"The driver of the car stopped at the scene and is assisting with enquiries."