A pedestrian has been hit by a car near a school in Swindon.

Police say the collision happened on Walkingshaw Road, opposite Nova Hreod Academy, at around 8.20am this morning.


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The driver reportedly failed to stop at the scene so officers are urgently appealing for witnesses to locate the motorist.

A Swindon Police spokesman said: "We are also urging the driver to contact us as a matter of urgency.

"Initial descriptions of the vehicle involved in the road traffic collision are of a blue or black car.

"Akers Way is currently closed in both directions and is likely to remain so for a number of hours.

"Please seek alternative routes and avoid unnecessary journeys in this area if possible.

"Anyone with information should call us on 999 quoting log 67 of today (25/11)."