An eight-year-old boy is in a critical condition in hospital after being hit by a taxi.
Police are appealing for witnesses after the horror smash in Walton, Liverpool, at 8.15am this morning.
Local reports claim the Toyota Prius, which stopped at the scene to assist police with enquiries, was a private hire vehicle.
Some eyewitnesses at the scene said it could have been an Uber, the Liverpool Echo reports.
A seven-year-old girl also suffered a minor leg injuries in the incident.
Two ambulances, a rapid response vehicle, senior clinician and hazardous response team were all sent to the scene of the crash in Stopgate Lane.
A Merseyside Police spokesman said: “At around 8.15am, patrols were called to Stopgate Lane to reports a Toyota Prius had been in collision with an eight-year-old boy.
“Emergency services attended and the boy has been taken to hospital in a critical condition. The driver of the vehicle stopped at scene to assist with enquiries.
“Road closures remain in place on Stopgate Lane and anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to get in touch.”
Sergeant Martin Mayne, from Merseyside Police's Roads Policing Unit, said: “We are currently working to establish the full circumstances of this collision, which has left a young boy with critical injuries.
“The incident occurred at a busy time of day in a populated area and we know a number of people must have seen the collision or the lead up to it.
"I would like to thank the many witnesses that are already assisting our enquiries and would ask anyone who was in the area or nearby, or has any CCTV or dashcam footage to please get in touch.
“We are determined to piece together the exact circumstances. Any information or footage could greatly assist our enquiries.”
