A MAN was airlifted to hospital after being struck down by a car in Ealing this morning.

Police and ambulance crews were called at 9:26am to New Broadway, Ealing, to reports of a 60-year-old man being hit by a car.

Paramedics treated the man at the scene but he was flown to the Royal Free Hospital suffering serious head injuries.

The road has been cordoned off and traffic is being diverted to Bond Street and Longfield Avenue.

Police cars and ambulance crews remain on the scene as they investigate and motorists are advised to seek alternative travel routes.