A MAN in his 60s has been hit by a car.

Paramedics were called to the junction of Layer Road and Boadicea Way, Colchester, at about 7.10am this morning.

The man, who was conscious and breathing, was taken to Colchester General Hospital for treatment.

The road was partially blocked while the crews treated the man, but it was cleared by 7.43am.

The ambulance left the scene at 7.54am.