A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after an accident at a Bolton town centre junction.

The incident happened at 2.25pm near Poundstretcher, Knowsley Street, when the pedestrian was hit by a car and suffered head injuries.

A woman who was driving a Suzuki Grand Vitara which was involved in the incident also suffered minor injuries.

The road has been closed between Howell Croft and St George's Road.

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