Scene - police and the cordon pic by Trevor Fulcher
A pensioner was rushed to hospital after being it by a car in a busy road.
The 74-year-old was seriously injured after being knocked down in Southend Road, Hockley.
A huge police cordon was in place and about five police cars were seen in the road.
Officers are enquires are ongoing.
An Essex Police spokesman said: "We were called shortly before 10am on 28 November to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a Toyota Corolla near in Southend Road, Hockley.
"The 74-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. The road was closed while emergency services were on scene.
"Enquiries remain ongoing."
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