Two 12-year-old girls were struck by a car in The Wirral this evening and have been taken to hospital.
A Honda V-Tec hit the two young pedestrians in Wallasey, Merseyside at around 5.25pm.
Both girls were taken to hospital.
According to witnesses, the girls were crossing the road when the accident happened and the driver stopped immediately and called for an ambulance. Police say the driver is assisting with enquiries.
The Liverpool Echo said passersby rushed to help the girls and covered them with blankets until paramedics arrived.
A witness said she was trying to make sure one of the girls remained conscious by keeping her talking and laughing.
The road in which the accident happened was closed for a number of hours but has now been reopened.
In a statement, Merseyside Police said: "We are in Wallasey following a serious road traffic collision this evening, Sunday October 2.
"At around 5.25pm, emergency services were called to the junction of Poulton Road and Eastcroft Road to reports of a Honda V-Tec in collision with two 12-year-old female pedestrians."
"Both have been taken to hospital for assessment. The driver is assisting with enquiries.
"Anyone with information or who witnessed/captured the incident is asked to contact @MerPolCC with reference 696."
