A child was injured in a crash involving a car on Coldharbour Road, Gravesend, this morning. Kent Police responded promptly after receiving the call just after 11am on Friday 26 July.
Officers and paramedics arrived quickly at the scene. The child was taken to a local hospital for treatment. Authorities have confirmed that the injuries sustained are not life-threatening.
The area around Coldharbour Road experienced temporary traffic delays while emergency services secured the scene and attended to the child.
Kent Police have not yet disclosed how the accident occurred or whether any charges will be filed in connection with the incident.
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
A Kent Police spokesperson said: “Police were called just after 11am on Friday 26 July to a report of a collision involving a car and a child pedestrian in Coldharbour Road, Gravesend. Officers and paramedics attended the scene where the child was taken to a local hospital for medical attention.”
The community is relieved that the injuries are not serious and sends best wishes for a speedy recovery to the young victim.
Originally published by UKNIP.
