POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a 91-year-old man was hit by a car as he crossed the busy Hagley Road at Hayley Green today.

The accident involving a Vauxhall Vectra happened shortly after 8.30am and the pensioner was treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

A police sokesman said it was not thought his injuries were life threatening and the occupants of the car were not hurt.

Traffic was delayed while emergency crews attended the collision Anyone with information should contact the traffic unit at Wednesbury on 0845 113 5000.