Child airlifted to hospital could have life changing injuries after Northampton early morning crash

An appeal for witnesses has been launched by officers following a serious crash in Lings Way, near to the junction with Goldings Road.

At about 8.40am today (Friday, September 25), a white Renault Master van was in collision with a 10-year-old boy, who had ran out into the road and collided with the front passenger side of the vehicle.

As a result of the collision, the boy was airlifted to Birmingham Children’s Hospital with serious, potentially life changing, facial injuries, a spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said.

Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage of the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 74 of 25/09/20.

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