6-year-old boy seriously injured after being hit by a car in Sheffield
Police were called to Chapeltown last night
An investigation is underway after a serious collision in Chapeltown, that's left a 6-year-old boy seriously injured.
Police say two people were knocked over in Lound Side last night at around 6.10pm.
A 68-year-old woman is in hospital in a life-threatening condition.
A statement from South Yorkshire Police said:
"We are appealing for witnesses, information and dash-cam footage following a serious collision in Sheffield.
"We were called to Lound Side in Chapeltown at 6.10pm on Wednesday (4 December) to reports of a collision between an electric car and pedestrians.
"It is reported that a grey Polestar was travelling along Sussex Road when it turned right onto Lound Side and was in collision with two pedestrians as they crossed the street.
"One pedestrian, a 68-year-old woman, was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are currently being described as life-threatening. A six-year-old boy was also taken to hospital with serious injuries.
"The driver remained at the scene and is assisting us with enquiries.
"We would now like to speak to anyone who saw what happened. We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who has relevant dash-cam footage of the collision itself or the Polestar being driven in the lead up to it."