Zebra crossing installed where boy struck by car

Councillors Jabba Riaz and Atif Sadiq campaigned alongside parents for increased safety measures

A zebra crossing has been installed at the spot where a six-year-old boy was seriously injured after being struck by a driver.

The crash happened near Stanley Road Primary School in Worcester on 24 November.

The new traffic calming measure has been put in place on Wylds Lane, with councillors hoping to also introduce a 20mph zone.

It is understood that the child has made a full recovery.

After months of lobbying by parents and councillors, the new zebra crossing was commissioned by Worcestershire highways engineers.

Councillor Jabba Riaz, deputy leader of Worcester City Council, thanked everyone who had campaigned on the issue.

"The work hasn’t stopped yet - we are pursuing further safety measures on Stanley Road," he said.

"In addition we will also be launching a 20mph neighbourhood campaign that you can get involved in."

The boy was struck outside the Worcester school on 24 November

Other safety measures that have been brought in include parents of pupils at Stanley Road school being able to use Tallow Hill Car Park as a drop-off and pick-up point.

Between the hours of 08:00 BST to 09:00 and 15:00 to 16:00 in the week, parents can use the car park for free while on the school run.

Councillor Riaz has said he hoped to get a "walking bus" up and running, which would see families meeting at the car park and walking to school together.

This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations.