A TEENAGE girl remained seriously ill in hospital last night after being struck by a taxi at the weekend.

The incident happened in Providence Street, in Guisborough, east Cleveland, at 10.45pm on Saturday.

Police said the 14-year-old appeared to step from the pavement into the path of a Ford Galaxy, and was hit by the vehicle's front near-side.

The girl was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, with a broken pelvis, broken arm and severe head injuries. Her condition was last night described as poorly but stable.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to call PC Les Allison on (01642) 301552