An investigation is underway following a crash near the Tesco superstore in Macclesfield.

Black Lane was shut for several hours on Thursday, July 2, as emergency services dealt with the aftermath of a crash near the exit of the supermarket.

The collision involved a car and a female pedestrian, who was left with 'serious injuries'.

A North West Air Ambulance landed on the forecourt of the Tesco petrol station, with the crew treating the woman before accompanying her to Manchester Royal Infirmary in the back of a road ambulance.

Providing an update on Friday morning, July 3, Cheshire Police confirmed that the woman remains in hospital, with an investigation into the incident underway.

A spokesperson said: "At 11.04am on Thursday, July 2, police were called to reports of a collision in Black Lane, Macclesfield.

"Officers attended and found there had been a collision between a car and a pedestrian.

"The pedestrian – a 77-year-old woman – suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital where she remains at this time.

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"No arrests were made and enquiries in relation to the incident are ongoing and anyone with any information is asked to call Cheshire Police on 101 or visit www.cheshire.police.uk/tell-us quoting IML-2363945."