A GIRL hit by a car in Stratton on Friday remains in a critical condition in hospital, police have said.

The 11-year-old was rushed to hospital in Bristol by paramedics after she was struck by a silver Mercedes at around 2pm on Meadowcroft.

Wiltshire Police said a 26-year-old local man was behind the wheel of the Mercedes C180 car.

The girl remains in a critical condition.

Appealing for witnesses to the crash, PC Alan King of the Tri-Force roads policing unit said: “Anyone with information about the collision or the identities of the drivers is requested to contact me by calling 101.”

Information can also be left anonymously, via Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111.