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A 23-year-old man who was hit by a car has died.

The victim was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa in Cronton Road, Widnes, just before midnight, a Cheshire Police spokeswoman said.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but died a short time later.

Police said no arrests had been made and the driver has not been injured. The force has appealed for anyone with information and dashcam footage to contact them.

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