A three-year-old girl suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being hit by a van on a main road in Hindley. The child, understood to have been out with her mum, was struck by the vehicle on Market Street shortly after 1.30pm. A huge emergency services presence attended, with the high street taped off in both directions. Police and paramedics worked at the scene as an air ambulance landed nearby. The child, who witnesses saw being checked over as she sat on her mother's knee, was rushed to hospital from the scene. The North West Ambulance Service said she suffered 'potentially serious injuries' in the collision. Greater Manchester Police said the little girl's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. They have since arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and he remains in custody
A three-year-old girl suffered 'potentially serious injuries' after being hit by a van on a main road in Hindley . The child, understood to have been out with her mum, was struck by the vehicle on Market Street shortly after 1.30pm.
The child, who witnesses saw being checked over as she sat on her mother's knee, was rushed to hospital from the scene. The North West Ambulance Service said she suffered 'potentially serious injuries' in the collision. Greater Manchester Police said the little girl's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing. They have since arrested a man on suspicion of causing serious injury by careless driving and he remains in custody.
One witness said: "I went past earlier and paramedics were checking her over. At this time she was sat on her mum's knee. Obviously a massive freight for her and all the family. Really hope the little one is okay."
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