Boy, 9, seriously injured after being hit by car near Mill Hill Primary School in Purbrook

The boy is understood to have been walking to Mill Hill Primary School in Purbrook when he was injured.

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A statement from Hampshire Constabulary said: ‘We were called at 8.55am this morning to reports of a collision between a car and a pedestrian on Mill Road... just outside the Mill Hill Primary School.

‘A Hyundai was in collision with a nine-year-old boy, who has received serious but not life-threatening injuries.’

Police have confirmed that no arrests have been although the incident will be subject to investigation.

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