The man, aged 46, was hit by a Vauxhall Astra outside the Wrexham Maelor Hospital in Wrexham, where he works, shortly before 8.30pm yesterday.

Shockingly, the driver did not stop at the scene and police North Wales Police are on the hunt, reporting that they driver may have tried to make off from a petrol station before hitting the nurse, NorthWalesLive reports.

Chief Superintendent Alex Goss said: “This is a tragic incident and our thoughts are with the man’s family, friends, colleagues and all those affected, including the emergency services and health staff who were in attendance last night.

“Our sincerest condolences go to them all at this incredibly difficult time and specially trained police family liaison officers are assisting them.