Boy, 4, suffers serious head injuries when struck by van in Nantwich

The child sustained injuries that could have proved fatal, say police

A four-year-old boy was seriously injured when struck by a van.

The white Ford Transit van hit the boy on Queens Drive in Nantwich, Cheshire, at about 16:28 BST on Monday, police said.

The boy suffered serious head injuries and was flown to Alder Hey Children's Hospital, where his condition was described as stable.

The van driver, a 54-year-old man, was unhurt and an investigation has been started.

"The child in this case has sustained serious injuries that could have proved fatal, and we are committed to doing all we can to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident," said Sgt Russell Sime.

"The collision occurred on Queens Drive at a busy time of day, and as part of our investigation we're keen to hear from anyone who may have been travelling in the area and witnessed the incident," he added.