Man hit by car and airlifted to hospital as snow causes travel problems across Buxton

A man is seriously injured after being hit by a car in Buxton in the early hours of Tuesday morning as heavy snowfall hit the town and some parts of Derbyshire.
By Rahmah Ghazali
Published 28th Jan 2020, 09:26 BST
Updated 5th Feb 2020, 08:39 BST
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Derbyshire Police said they received emergency calls at 6.50am about a collision between a Mini Cooper and a pedestrian on Holker Road.

The spokesman said: "At the scene, we found the male pedestrian with serious injuries, and he was taken by air ambulance to Stoke Hospital."

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He said the police officers are still at the scene as they continue with their enquiries.

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Air ambulance was seen at the scene of the crash. Picture by EH UP High Peak Facebook page.Air ambulance was seen at the scene of the crash. Picture by EH UP High Peak Facebook page.
Air ambulance was seen at the scene of the crash. Picture by EH UP High Peak Facebook page.

The driver of the car is believed to be unhurt.

Snowfall in Buxton and Derbyshire has brought parts of the county to a standstill and a Met office weather warning for the area is in place.

Cars have been reported stuck and roads blocked with stationary traffic in both directions as people struggle to get to work on their morning commute.