AN ELDERLY woman has been hit by a car in Frinton.

The 89-year-old was rushed to hospital after being struck by a grey Volkswagen Polo on Connaught Avenue near the junction with Fourth Avenue.

It happened at about 7.10pm yesterday.

A spokesman for Essex Police said: "The pedestrian was treated for leg and facial injuries by paramedics at the scene before being conveyed to hospital.

"She continues to receive hospital treatment."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Andy Fitch at Stanway Road Policing Unit on 101.