A MAN was killed when he was hit by a car in Crawley today.

A child riding a bike was also badly hurt in the crash at about 8.30am and is being treated in hospital.

It happened when a red Fiat 500 hit the pair at the Tushmore roundabout on Crawley Avenue.

The man died at the scene.

Sergeant Dan Eaton said: "This was a busy time of the morning and we are appealing to anyone who saw what happened to please get in touch. Anyone with information is asked to please contact us."

If you have any information about the collision please contact police online or ring 101 quoting Operation Rosslare.