A TEENAGER remains in a critical condition after being hit by a car in the early hours of Saturday morning as he walked along the A433 Tetbury Road towards Cirencester.

It has been reported that the incident took place at around 5.30am and that three ambulances, a rapid response vehicle and a doctor were sent to the scene.

The 19-year-old was then taken to Southmead Hospital, having suffered a serious head injury.

Police carried out an extensive seven-hour investigation of the scene, which saw the road closed in both directions between the Culkerton crossroads and A429 junction until 12.30pm.

It is believed the teenager was walking to Cirencester from Culkerton. 

His next of kin have been informed.

More to follow.