EMERGENCY services were called to an Ipswich street today after an accident involving a car and a pedestrian.The accident happened at about 9.30am in Hawes Street.

AN ACCIDENT in Ipswich in which a pedestrian was injured is being treated as a hit and run, police confirmed today.

Emergency services were called to an Ipswich street today after an accident involving a car and a pedestrian.

The accident happened at about 9.30am in Hawes Street.

A police spokeswoman said a pedestrian suffered minor injuries after colliding with a vehicle.

The driver of the car involved failed to stop and is now being sought by police.

A description of the suspect vehicle is yet to be released.

The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene.