Child struck by car in Whangarei

  • 21/12/2016
NZ Police (file)
NZ Police (file)

A child is in a critical condition after being struck by a vehicle in Whangarei on Wednesday afternoon.

The boy is in Whangarei Hospital and police say they have spoken to the driver of the vehicle.

The incident occurred outside a group of shops on Otaika Rd just before 12:40pm. The road was closed temporarily.

CCTV footage will be analysed as part of the police Serious Crash Unit investigation.

Police are encouraging any witnesses to contact the Whangarei police station.

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