Young boy sent to A&E after being hit by a car on Catcote Road in Hartlepool

Emergency services were at the scene of a collision on Catcote Road and were forced to close the road.
Police closed off the road.Police closed off the road.
Police closed off the road.

Police were sent to the road on Thursday, October 17 just before 5pm to reports of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car.

North East Ambulance Service were called at 4.46pm and sent a paramedic to the scene.

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A young boy had suffered rib and head injuries after being hit by a car on the road.

A spokesperson for the Ambulance Service said: “A young boy has been taken to the University Hospital of North Tees A&E with rib and head injuries following the collision.”

Cleveland Police confirmed that the road was re-opened at around 6pm after the boy had been taken safely and the road was cleared.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Thank you to motorists for their co-operation and understanding while emergency services dealt with the incident.”