The family of a schoolgirl hit by a hackney cab have given a devastating update on her condition.
Merseyside Police officers were called to Bigdale Drive in Northwood, Kirkby, just after 6pm on Tuesday, July 11, following reports of a crash. Once officers arrived at the scene they found an eight-year-old girl had been hit by a hackney cab.
A cordon was put in place by officers and an air ambulance from the North West Air Ambulance Charity was called. Merseyside Police told The ECHO the girl was taken to hospital with serious injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.