A TEENAGE boy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was hit by a car.

The accident, involving a silver Nissan Almera, happened as the 16-year-old was crossing Street Bridge Road near to its junction with Cragg Road, in Chadderton, Oldham.

The teenager was taken to the Royal Oldham Hospital suffering from a broken arm, broken ribs, a punctured lung, and a possible bleed to the brain.

Police said his condition was serious but stable, and the injuries were not thought to be life threatening.

Anyone who saw the accident, or has any information about what happened, should call police on 0161 856 8809, or 0161 856 8473.