Boy hit by car in Colchester rushed to hospital

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 9 Nov, 14:27 · Archive

A boy was taken to Colchester Hospital after being struck by a car on Bergholt Road in Colchester this morning.

A boy was hit by a car on Bergholt Road in Colchester this morning. Ambulance crews were called to the scene just after 7.40am after reports of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

An East of England Ambulance Service spokesperson said: 'An ambulance and ambulance officer vehicle were sent to the scene. The pedestrian, a boy, was transported to Colchester Hospital for further assessment and treatment.'

Bergholt Road was temporarily closed near an Esso petrol station while emergency services dealt with the crash. It is not known whether anyone was arrested over the incident.

Essex Police have been contacted for comment on the collision.

How it is being reported

• Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by carBoy taken to Colchester Hospital after being hit by a car on Bergholt Road. Road closed temporarily as ambulance crews attended the crash in Essex.Colchester Gazette · 9 Nov, 13:40
• Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by carBoy taken to Colchester Hospital after being hit by a car on Bergholt Road. Road closed temporarily as ambulance crews attended the crash in Essex.Echo (Basildon) · 9 Nov, 13:40
• Boy rushed to hospital after being hit by carBoy taken to Colchester Hospital after being hit by a car on Bergholt Road. Road closed temporarily as ambulance crews attended the crash in Essex.Brentwood Guardian · 9 Nov, 13:40

In this story: Colchester · Bergholt Road · Colchester Hospital · East of England Ambulance Service · Essex Police

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