A six-year-old girl was rushed to hospital with a head injury after being struck by a car on a busy road.
Merseyside Police has confirmed a collision involving a Ford Mondeo and a young child on Park Lane in Netherton on Sunday.
The ECHO understands the incident took place outside Mr Chips chip shop, with officers saying they received a report at around 8.25pm.
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North West Ambulance Service has confirmed a six-year-old girl was taken to hospital with a head injury.
Police say the driver stopped at the scene, and the girl was taken to hospital as a precaution.
Eye-witnesses praised chip shop staff, with one saying: "The staff at Mr Chips did everything they could to help.
"I'm so glad the little girl is okay, it's such a busy road."
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