Boy, 15, seriously injured after being hit by car near pedestrian crossing

A schoolboy has been seriously injured after he was hit by a car on a major Merseyside road this morning.

The 15-year-old pedestrian was struck by a Vauxhall Astra on the busy St Helens Linkway, near the junction with Elton Head Road.

Ambulance and police have confirmed the boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition, as a result of the accident, which is expected to see the road remain closed into the afternoon.

Pictures from the scene show a parked up Astra close to a pedestrian crossing, meanwhile several police officers carrying out investigative work can be seen nearby.

An air ambulance was among North West Ambulance Service's response but the boy was taken to hospital by road.

Motorists have been warned to avoid the area.

A Merseyside Police spokesman said: "At around 8.30am, it was reported that a Vauxhall Astra had been in collision with a pedestrian on St Helens Linkway, near the junction with Elton Head Road.

"Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 15-year-old boy, has been taken to hospital in a serious condition.
 

"The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene to assist with enquiries."

Police scene on Elton Head Road junction with St Helens Linkway after a 15-year-old boy was hit by a car (Liverpool Echo)

Road closures are currently in place from Micklehead Roundabout and motorists are advised to avoid the area.

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, is asked to contact @MerPolCC, 101 quoting ref. 176 or the Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 5747.

The ECHO's Jonathan Humphries who is providing updates from the scene said: "The scene of the collision appears close to a pedestrian crossing with the green man system in place.

"Vehicles have come to a stop just to the left of the exit from Elton Head Road."

Police scene on Elton Head Road junction with St Helens Linkway after a 15-year-old boy was hit by a car (Liverpool Echo)

An officer at the scene said he expects the road to be closed for “a few hours” yet.

A North West Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called to the A570 at the B5204 Elton Head Road at 8.26am after a collision between a pedestrian and a vehicle and sent an ambulance, rapid response vehicle, air ambulance and clinician.”

They said the boy was taken to hospital by land ambulance in “a serious condition.”