Girl, 6, in hospital after being hit by car

Residents are concerned about a road in Kirkby after a young girl was injured after being hit by a car.

Emergency services rushed to Nuncargate Road in the afternoon of Thursday, September 29 to reports of an Road traffic incident.

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Police confirmed they were called to James Street just after 4pm to reports of a collision involving a car and a six-year-old girl.

A spokeswoman said: “She sustained minor injuries, and was taken to QMC. No one has been arrested.”

Worried neighbour Kate Smith said on Facebook: “That’s three accidents along that road in one month. I hope who ever was involved is okay.”

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