An 11-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a serious injury after being hit by a car during this morning's rush hour.
It happened on Copplehouse Lane, Fazakerley, at its junction with Alscot Avenue, shortly after 8am today (Monday). The driver stopped at the scene.
A Merseyside Police spokesperson said: "The 11-year-old boy received a serious injury to his leg. A blue Ford Focus Zetec driven by a woman in her 40s stopped at the scene."
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Following the collision, the road was blocked in both directions, causing heavy traffic to build up. The scene was cleared by 10am today.
Police appealed for any witnesses to contact @MerPolCC on Twitter or 'Merseyside Police Contact Centre' on Facebook, with reference 142 of November 7.
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