Child seriously injured after being struck by car in Lisburn

By Claudia Savage, Press Association

Police are appealing for information after a child was knocked down by a car in Co Antrim.

The incident occurred at around 3.15pm on the Prince William Road and involved a black Honda Civic.

Police in Lisburn are appealing for dashcam footage after a child was knocked down on Prince William Road on Monday, 20th April. The collision occurred at around 3.15pm. The road was closed for a time but has since reopened to motorists. More: https://t.co/umTyce5vZR pic.twitter.com/G1Vs2bMhuO

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The child, aged 12, sustained serious injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

The road was closed for a time but has since reopened to motorists.

Anyone with information or with relevant dashcam footage is urged to contact police.