A WOMAN was seriously injured after being hit by a car today.

The female pedestrian was injured in the collision, which happened on the A135 in Stockton at about 7.19am.

The incident was reported on the A135 (1825 Way) near to the Bridge Road Retail Park and the junction with the A1305.

Read more: Teesside personal trainer walking from Middlesbrough to Windsor to collect MBE

It involved a female pedestrian and a blue Ford Fiesta car. 

The pedestrian has suffered serious injuries, a spokesperson for Cleveland Police spokesperson said.

Officers investigating the crash are appealing for information and dashcam or CCTV footage. 

Anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage which may assist is asked to call 101, reference 009.

Keep up to date with all the latest news on our website, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

You can also follow our dedicated Teesside Facebook page for all the latest in the area by clicking here.

For all the top news updates from right across the region straight to your inbox, sign up to our newsletter here.

Have you got a story for us? Contact our newsdesk on newsdesk@nne.co.uk or contact 01325 505054