A teenage girl struggles for life after being hit by a van as she got off a bus.
The 14-year-old was crossing the road on Princess Drive in Huyton at around 3.30pm when she was hit by a white Mercedes van. Emergency services rushed to the scene before the road was quickly closed by police.
An air ambulance landed on Princess Drive before the girl was taken to Alder Hey. He is currently fighting for his life in the hospital.
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In a statement from Merseyside police, a spokesman said: “We are asking for information after a 14-year-old girl was involved in a collision in Liverpool this afternoon (Tuesday, June 7). At 3:30 p.m., officers were called to a report that a girl was involved in a collision with a white Mercedes van after she got off a bus on Princess Drive.
“The emergency services arrived at the scene and then the girl was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where her condition is described as critical. The driver of the van is helping police investigate the incident “.
Princess Drive, Lords Road, Liverpool Road and Gretton Road are closed while emergency services remain at the scene and drivers are urged to avoid the area.
Anyone who has witnessed the incident or has images of command cameras or CCTV is asked to contact the Merseyside Police social media board via Twitter @MerPolCC citing record 658 of 7 June 2022.
You can also call 101 or contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111 or through their online form at: