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Child taken to hospital after being hit by car in Middlesbrough
The crash took place at around 6.25am on Saturday (January 31) and involved a six-year-old child and a silver Kia Ceed on Princes Road in Middlesbrough.
The child was taken to James Cook University Hospital, in Middlesbrough, for treatment.
Cleveland Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A force spokesperson said: “We are appealing for any witnesses to – or any relevant doorbell, dash cam or private CCTV – of a collision on Princes Road in Middlesbrough early this morning (Saturday, January 31).
“The collision involved a six-year-old child and a silver Kia Ceed at 6.25am and the child sustained fractures to the leg and pelvis, requiring admission to James Cook University Hospital.
“We would appeal to anyone who saw the child walking along Princes Road from around 6.20am today or the collision itself – as well as anyone who has footage of the incident to contact Cleveland Police on the 101 number quoting ref 019019.”