A BOY has been seriously hurt after being hit by a car outside a city primary school as police launch an urgent investigation.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following the crash involving a six-year-old boy and a car outside Stanley Road Primary School in Stanley Road, Worcester.

Worcester News: URGENT: The critical care team at Stanley Road near where a child was knocked down by a Ford Fiesta URGENT: The critical care team at Stanley Road near where a child was knocked down by a Ford Fiesta (Image: James Connell/Newsquest)

The incident happened this afternoon (Friday) around 3pm when a Ford Fiesta struck a child.

Investigating officers are appealing for information from the public including dash-cam footage after the pedestrian was hurt in the incident.

PC Warren said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the incident this afternoon.

"A six-year-old boy was taken to Birmingham Children's Hospital with serious injuries.

“We are especially keen to see any dash-cam footage from the area at the time of the incident.

"If you have any information, please contact us.”

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Stanley Road was closed in the wake of the crash. Two ambulances were at the scene and the critical care team while there was a heavy police presence.

Worcester News: CLOSED: Emergency services in Stanley Road which remains closed after crashCLOSED: Emergency services in Stanley Road which remains closed after crash (Image: Newsquest)

An ambulance left the scene on blue lights, heading from Stanley Road along Hill Street. 

After the crash, Stanley Road was closed using traffic cones at both ends with cars diverted from Hill Street down Cecil Road. The road was also blocked by cones at the Wyld's Lane end.

Officers were talking to a man in a silver Ford Fiesta near the scene and a collision investigator marked out the incident on the road.

Worcester News: INCIDENT: Police in Stanley Road, WorcesterINCIDENT: Police in Stanley Road, Worcester (Image: Newsquest)

An officer asked people leaving the school not to walk on the footpath outside the school and to cross to the pavement on the opposite side.

Anyone with information should call PC Warren on 07976937881 or email nicholas.warren@westmercia.pnn.police.uk

Alternatively, information can be shared anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-org.uk