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Kelly-Ann Mills

Boy, 7, fighting for life in hospital after being hit by car in horrific collision

A seven-year-old boy is fighting for life in hospital after being hit by car in on Sunday.

Officers are appealing for information following a collision between a blue Ford KA and a pedestrian in Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester.

The pedestrian - a seven-year-old boy - was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

He remains there in a life threatening condition.

The driver of the car remained at the scene to assist officers in their enquiries and no arrests have been made.

Police at the scene on Sunday afternoon (ASP)

Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward and speak with police.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have been parked along the road at the time.

Police Constable Jon McColl of GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit said: "A young boy is currently in a serious condition in hospital as a result of this collision and our thoughts are with him and his family as he receives treatment.

"Our enquiries are ongoing as we work to establish the full circumstances of this incident and we're appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the collision, or anyone who might have dash-cam footage to get in touch with police.

The boy remains in a critical condition (ASP)

"We are particularly keen to speak to the drivers of a white Mercedes and a blue Toyota Yaris style car who we believe to have been on the road at the time."

Anyone with information should contact GMP's Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741.

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