A LOLLIPOP lady broke her ribs after being hit by a driver who stopped to ask for directions.

The woman, who is in her 60s, was hit at around 3.20pm on Monday (January 24) in Church Road, Buckhurst Hill.

St John's Church confirmed she is employed by St John's School in the High Road, just a short distance from where she was hit.

Essex Police say an elderly man from Ilford, driving a silver WV Golf, stopped to ask the woman for directions.

He then drove into her while manoeuvring his car before driving away.

Later that evening the woman felt ill and was taken to hospital, where doctors discovered she had several broken ribs and other internal injuries.

Officers say they have found the driver involved and are examining his car.

Anyone with information should call Chigwell road policing unit on 0300 333 4444.