A PEDESTRIAN suffered head injuries after being hit by a car in Winchester last night.

Romsey Road was closed from 9pm to the early hours of this morning.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary told the Chronicle: "The pedestrian suffered head injuries and the road was closed while officers and the ambulance service attended."

Residents took to Facebook to inform others of the road closure.

One said that the closure was in place between Hillier Garden Centre and the County Arms.

The Chronicle has contacted South Central Ambulance Service for further information.