A cordon was put in place at the scene
22:42, 09 Apr 2026Updated 22:48, 09 Apr 2026
Police scene on Worcester Road, Bootle(Image: Liverpool Echo)
An eight-year-old child was taken to hospital after being struck by a car. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Worcester Road and Earl Road in Bootle at around 5.40pm on Thursday, April 9 following reports of a crash.
The incident involved a Vauxhall Corsa and the child, who was riding a scooter at the time. The child suffered minor injuries and was taken to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital for treatment, a police spokesperson confirmed.
The driver of the vehicle stopped at the scene. When the ECHO arrived, a police cordon was in place, with several community support officers on guard.
Motorists were being diverted away from the area. The road has since reopened.
Police scene on Worcester Road, Bootle(Image: Liverpool Echo)
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