We are appealing for witnesses and dash cam footage after an elderly pedestrian was hit by a van in Chorley.

The incident happened at around 11.25am yesterday (February 16) at the junction of Chapel Street and Clifford Street.

The pedestrian, a woman in her 70s, was reported to have been crossing the road when she was hit by a Man TGE van.

She sustained a serious ankle injury and was taken to hospital, where she remains.

The driver of the vehicle involved stopped at the scene and has been spoken to by police.

We are now appealing for witnesses who saw the collision or anyone with information that might assist with the investigation to please contact us.

Sgt Helen Parkinson of Lancashire Police Tactical Operations said: "This collision has left a woman with a serious ankle injury and my thoughts are with the lady and her family at this time. I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the collision itself, or has dash cam footage or CCTV from the area around the time of the collision to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 or email  quoting log number 0462 of February 16.