An 11-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Birmingham this morning. Emergency services were called to the junction of Bath Row and Granville Street shortly before 7.15am on 12 October.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said paramedics treated the boy for “potentially serious injuries” before he was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital. Police tape was used to cordon off the area.
Driver helping with enquiries
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We were called to a collision involving a car and a child at the junction of Bath Row and Granville Street, shortly before 7.15am today (12 October). A boy, aged 11, was taken to hospital for assessment, with his injuries not believed to be life-changing. The driver remained at the scene and is helping with our enquiries. Anyone who saw what happened, or who has footage from the area, should contact us via 101 or Live Chat on our website quoting log 550 of 12 October.”
Road closed
Bath Row has been closed this morning following the crash. Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward.
