A MAN has been taken to hospital after a man was struck by a car during rush-hour in Bury this morning.

Emergency services were called to Manchester Road at around 9.20am to reports that a man and a car had collided near Gigg Lane.

A 44-year-old man was rushed to hospital with leg injuries. No one else was injured.

Manchester Road was closed for around two hours in both directions at Gigg Lane, with local bus services being diverted.

It is believed that the man who collided with the car was working on the road, although this has not been confirmed.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: "Officers were called at around 9.20am to Manchester Road, Bury, to reports of a collision between a man and a car.

"Paramedics also attended and a 44-year-old man was taken to hospital with leg injuries. No-one else was injured."