A four year-old girl has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a collision in north Manchester.
The air ambulance was scrambled following the incident, on Charlestown Road in Blackley, earlier this afternoon.
The road has been closed in both directions between the junctions with Grange Park Road and Booth Hall Road close to Boggart Hole Clough.
Police and paramedics raced to the scene at around 2:30pm with the air ambulance also being called in.
The helicopter was seen landing in the park nearby.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said a vehicle and a pedestrian had collided.
A four year-old girl has now been taken to hospital it has been confirmed.
A spokesman for North West Ambulance Service (NWAS) said: "We received a call 14:31 and have mobilised an ambulance, response car and air ambulance to the scene.
"We’ve taken a four year-old girl to hospital with serious head injuries."
The girl was taken to hospital by road he confirmed.
A GMP spokeswoman said: "At around 2.40pm on Tuesday 12 January 2020, police were called to a report of a collision on Charlestown Road, Blackley.
"Officers attended and established that a vehicle and a pedestrian had collided."
The force are asking for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.
"Anyone with information should contact police quoting 1531 of 12/01/21 or the independent charity - Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111" they added.
The traffic service Inrix said the road remained closed as emergency services dealt with the incident.
Motorists have been asked to avoid the area.
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) said: "Charlestown Road in Blackley is closed both ways between Booth Hall Road and Grangepark Road due to a police incident.
"If you're heading this way, please seek an alternative route.
"Local bus services are on diversion."
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