An elderly woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on Thursday.

The incident took place just before 1pm, on November 29, when the woman, in her 70s, was hit by the car on Sutton Lane, in Banstead.

She was taken to St George’s Hospital, in Tooting, for treatment for serious head and leg injuries.

Road closures were in place along Sutton Lane and Downs Lane while the collision was investigated.

Anyone with information on the incident should call the police on 101 quoting reference P12349486.