Boy injured after colliding with car in Telford
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a young boy was injured in a collision with a car in Telford this morning.
The collision occurred in Grainger Drive in Leegomery, at the junction of Acacia Drive just before 8.45am as he made his way to school.
The 5 year-old boy, was walking with his mother and other children, when he was in collision with the Rover car as he crossed over the road
The driver of the vehicle, a woman aged in her 20's stopped the car and emergency services were called.
The boy was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital. He suffered concussion and a number of scratches and bruises. He remains in hospital.
Police closed the road and carried out enquiries. As part of their enquiries, officers are eager to trace witnesses to the collision.
A Telford Police spokeswoman said: "The boy was walking to school with his mother when the collision occurred.
"He suffered concussion and bruising and scratches to his face and body. He was extremely distressed.
"Police are investigating the collision and are eager to trace witnesses.
"The area would have been very busy with parents taking their children to Millbrook School so if you were in the area at the time and saw anything that could help us with our enquiries, then please come forward and speak to us."
Anyone with information should contact Detective Constable Darren Staines on 0300 333 3000.
