WILTSHIRE Police is appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Swindon, where a man suffered life threatening injuries.

The incident took place at 7.40am this morning on Pipers Way, Swindon.

The collision involved a red Vauxhall Corsa and a male pedestrian, close to the entrance to the Marlborough Park estate.

The man, who is believed to be in his 50s, was taken to Southmead Hospital with life threatening injuries, while the driver of the Corsa was uninjured.

Police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or was on Pipers Way at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Alan King via 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information may be left anonymously.