A CAR struck six pedestrians in Malvern, leaving one in a critical condition, as police launch an urgent witness appeal.

West Mercia Police remain at the scene in Church Street in Malvern.

Police were called shortly after midday today when a red Fiat 500 car struck six pedestrians.

A spokesperson said: "Three people were injured and taken to hospital by ambulance. One is in a critical condition. The other two have injuries which are described as serious but not life-threatening.

The other three people suffered minor injuries which did not need medical treatment.

Enquiries into the collision will be carried out however, at this stage, it does not appear that it was deliberate.

"The road is expected to re-open shortly.

We would like to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed or have dash-cam footage of the collision or the red Fiat 500 in the moments before the collision."