A two-year-old boy who was injured when a car drove into a nursery in Ellesmere Port is not as seriously hurt as initially feared, police have said.
Incident at Sunny Days Nursery
Emergency services were called to Sunny Days Nursery on Vale Road at around 9.54am on Tuesday after a car crashed through a fence and into the outdoor play area. The boy was taken to hospital with what were originally thought to be serious injuries, while two other children suffered minor injuries.
Cheshire Police later updated that the two-year-old's injuries are not as serious as first thought, though he remains in hospital under supervision.
Police Investigation
A cordon remained in place for several hours while the vehicle was recovered and evidence gathered. A 63-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Enquiries are ongoing.
Nursery Operator Statement
A spokesperson for Partou UK, which operates the nursery, said: "This is an extremely distressing incident and our immediate focus is supporting the children affected, their families and our colleagues." They confirmed three children were injured, with two sustaining minor injuries and one receiving medical treatment.
Parent's Account
A father of one of the injured children described the scene as "chaotic" and "unbelievably bad." He praised nursery staff for their swift response, saying: "The staff were just exactly where they needed to be, making sure the kids were all OK."
