Liverpool: Man in critical condition after being hit by taxi
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The pedestrian was struck at the junction of Brownlow Hill and Clarence Street
A man who was hit by a cab is in a life-threatening condition, police have said.
The 46-year-old was struck by a silver Hackney taxi in Brownlow Hill, Liverpool at about 01:25 GMT on Sunday, Merseyside Police said.
He was taken to hospital, while a 52-year-old man was held on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving.
The man remains in custody as police appeal for information.
Det Sgt Kurt Timpson said: "This collision happened at a busy location and despite the time of night I believe it will have been witnessed by members of the public."
He urged local businesses and residents to check if their CCTV systems had captured the crash and contact them.
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