Six-year-old boy critically injured after being hit by two cars near school
A six-year-old boy has suffered life-threatening injuries after being hit by two cars near a primary school.
The incident happened near St John's Primary Academy in Essington, South Staffordshire, during the school run on Monday.
The boy was hit first by a white Kia then by a grey Renault Clio on Brownshore Lane at around 3.40pm, Staffordshire Police said.
An air ambulance was sent to the scene and the boy was taken to hospital by land ambulance where he remains in a critical but stable condition.
Both drivers remained at the scene and are said to be helping officers with their inquiries. Nobody has been arrested and the boy was the only person injured.
Officers closed Brownshore Lane at the junction of Hobnock Road while the emergency services attended the scene.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said one ambulance, one paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford were sent to the scene.
A spokesman said: “On arrival, crews found a boy, the pedestrian. He was treated for serious injuries and was conveyed to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by land ambulance on blue lights and sirens for further treatment.”
Police are now appealing for anyone who saw what happened or who may have CCTV or dashcam footage of the area at the time to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Staffordshire Police on Facebook, Twitter, or call 101, quoting incident 410 of January 31.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or email the collision investigation unit directly on ciu@staffordshire.pnn.police.uk.
