An elderly pedestrian has been taken to hospital with head injuries after being hit by a car in Caterham.

The man, in his 80s, was struck by a green Vauxhall Astra in Croydon Road, near the junction with Crescent Road, at about 11.10am.

He is now being treated for his injuries at East Surrey Hospital.

Road closures were in place while emergency crews dealt with the collision and took the vehicle away.

Anyone who saw the accident or the events surrounding it is asked to call Surrey Police on 101 quoting reference P14361523.