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Pedestrian struck in Sydney's west

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A man aged in his 70s is in hospital with serious head injuries after he was struck by a car in Sydney's west.

Police said emergency services were called to Merrylands Road at Merrylands around 9.45pm (AEDT) on Friday where they found the man seriously injured.

He was taken by ambulance to Westmead Hospital where he is in a critical condition.

Witnesses said the man was hit by a westbound Mitsubishi Mirage as he crossed the road.

A male driver stopped at the scene and spoke with police and he has also been taken to hospital where he will undergo mandatory blood and urine tests.

Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident to contact Merrylands Police or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

 
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