A Pensioner is seriously ill in hospital after suffering head injuries in an accident in Oxford.

The 64-year-old woman was crossing London Road, in Headington, between Kennett Road and Stephen Road, when she was in collision with a gold Mercedes 190A saloon at 11.45am yesterday.

She was taken to the John Radcliffe Hospital where she underwent emergency surgery. Her condition is described as critical.

Witnesses are asked to contact Pc Andy Shaw at the Abingdon Traffic Base on 01235 556920.