A teenager was taken to hospital after being hit by a minibus.
Emergency services, including an air ambulance, were sent to Stamfordham Drive in Garston after the alarm was raised at 4.30pm yesterday (Monday 13).
The 17-year-old boy is reported to have been hit by a Ford Transit minibus, sustaining an injury to his face.
READ MORE: Disgust after Home Bargains staff left disabled woman in tears
The teenager was taken to hospital and the driver of the minibus stopped at the scene and is said to be helping police with their enquiries.
Witnesses posted footage on Facebook of an air ambulance landing in a nearby field, expressing hopes that the teenager - believed to be a sixth form pupil - was okay.
Merseyside Police are asking anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said: "We were contacted at 4.30pm yesterday, Monday, September 13 following reports of a road traffic collision between a Ford Transit minibus and a 17 year-old male on Stamfordham Drive.
"The teenager was taken to hospital with a facial injury.
Keep up to date with what's going on in your area by entering your postcode below
"The driver of the minibus stopped at the scene and is helping with enquiries."
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to DM @MerPolCC or @MerPolTraffic quoting reference 21000638157.
Receive newsletters with the latest news, sport and what's on updates from the Liverpool ECHO by signing up here
