An elderly pedestrian was rushed to hospital this morning after they were struck by a parked van which rolled down a hill in Caterham.

Police were called to Grange Road at around 9.55am after the empty vehicle struck a passer-by.

The victim was taken to East Surrey Hospital in Redhill with serious injuries. Grange Road is currently closed whilst enquiries continue.

If you witnessed the incident or have any dashcam or CCTV footage which may assist with the police's investigation, please contact Surrey Police via 101 or online (www.surrey.police.uk/TellUsMore) quoting reference PR/P19079579.

You can also give information, 100% anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form (www.crimestoppers-uk.org).