A little girl has suffered a possible head injury after she was struck by a bus on a busy road.
The nine-year-old was hit by a double decker in Birkenhead, Liverpool, earlier this afternoon with passersbys and neighbours dashing to help the child, it was reported.
She was quickly rushed to hospital to be assessed for a head injury while a wide cordon was put in place around the bus.
Swarms of cops were called to New Chester Road after they heard of the accident that took place at 3.50pm.
Police tape on was set up from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove and drivers were asked to avoid the area.
One local who saw the aftermath of the crash told the Liverpool Echo: ‘I came home from work and I saw the ambulance and all the police cars.
‘It’s just so heartbreaking. I hope the little girl is okay.’
Another said they saw five or 10 people immediately run to help the girl.
A nine-year-old girl has suffered a possible head injury after she was struck by a double decker bus on New Chester Road
Swarms of cops were called to the busy road and set up a wide cordon tape from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove
The road often has accidents, with the large trees preventing drivers from properly seeing pedestrians crossing the street, one resident added.
The road has since opened but Merseyside Police urged any witnesses or members of the public with information to get in touch.
The police said in a statement earlier today: ‘We can confirm that emergency services are in Birkenhead following a serious collision this afternoon, Tuesday 15 July.
‘At around 3.50pm, emergency services were called to New Chester Road, New Ferry near to the junction with Platt Grove to reports of a bus in collision with a pedestrian, a nine-year-old girl.
‘The girl has been taken to hospital for assessment of a head injury.
‘A cordon is in place, including a road closure on New Chester Road from the junction of Woodward Road to the junction of Dell Grove.
‘We would advise all motorists to avoid the area and encourage them to plan an alternative route if travelling through the area.
‘Anyone who witnessed the collision or captured the incident on CCTV or dashcam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) on (0151) 777 5747, or email SCIU@merseyside.police.uk.
‘Alternatively DM @MerPolCC or @CrimestoppersUK on 0800 555 111, quoting reference 25000582795.’
In December, a 12-year-old boy was injured in a road traffic collision on New Cheter Road.
The child was struck by a car at 3.35pm and was rushed to hospital with a facial injury.
He was discharged and recovered from home.
