A 85-year-old man died after he was hit by multiple cars in a village outside Trafford.

The emergency services were called to High Legh on the evening of November 20.

According to Cheshire Police an 85-year-old man died after he was hit by multiple cars, including a red Audi TT and a red Volkswagen Up, at around the junction of the A50 and Swineyard Lane.

The drivers of the vehicles were unhurt and there were no arrests at the time of writing.

Inspector Steve Griffiths said: "This was a collision in which a man ost his life. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.

"We are now urging anyone who witnessed what happened or who has any information to aid our investigation to come forward."

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or the Cheshire Police website.

They can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

This article was written by Jack Tooth. To contact him, email jack.tooth@newsquest.co.uk or follow @JTRTooth on Twitter.