Eight Injured Serious Road Accident Outside Liverpool School
Five girls injured in collision outside The Belvedere Academy
8 people, mostly school girls are being treated in hospital after being hit by a car outside Belvedere Academy in South Liverpool.
The collision was reported to the police at 3.20pm by a passer-by who witnessed a collision involving a yellow Peugeot and a number of pedestrians.
The six casualties who are all female children aged between 11 and 13 years are being treated at Alder Hey Children's Hospital for serious injuries. They're not thought to be life threatening.
The driver of the Peugeot – a woman aged in her 80s – was also treated at the scene.
The principle of Belvedere Academy said in a letter to parents:
"Unfortunately there was a serious accident outside the Academy at approximately 3.20pm this afternoon. Six of our students sustained injuries, some quite serious but not life-threatening"
"The Emergency Services were on the scene very quickly and dealt efficiently with the situation. All of the injured students have been taken to hospital where they are being treated. We will keep you updated as and when we receive further information"
Earlier, Alder hey Hospital said it has activated a major incident plan
Mayor of Liverpool Joe Anderson gave his reaction to the news.