Child taken to hospital after road collision in Hockley
It happened yesterday morning and police are looking for witnesses
Last updated 27th Nov 2024
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision in Hockley yesterday morning (Tuesday 26 November).
Officers were called to reports of a collision between a child and a Nissan X-Trail car in Broadlands Road at just after 10am.
The child was taken to hospital, with an injury which is described as serious, but not life-threatening.
If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact.
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Please quote reference number 393 of 26 November when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.
An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called just after 9.55am with reports of a collision between a car and a young girl on Broadlands Road in Hockley. An ambulance, ambulance officer vehicle and the Essex and Herts Air Ambulance were sent to the scene. The girl was transported by road to The Royal London Hospital for treatment for a serious leg injury.”