Girl airlifted to hospital after being hit by car in Preston

By The Newsroom

Published 20th Oct 2018, 07:43 GMT

Updated 20th Oct 2018, 11:33 GMT

A little girl has been airlifted to hospital after being hit by a car in Preston.

The girl was hit by a car in the Plunginton area of the city on Friday evening.

The girl, who has not been named, was treated for a serious compound fracture. Photo: Preston Police

placeholder image — The girl, who has not been named, was treated for a serious compound fracture. Photo: Preston Police

The North West Air Ambulance landed on Moor Park and the girl was flown to hospital with leg injuries.

She was treated at Alder Hey Hospital for a serious compound fracture of her leg, but is now said to be recovering well.

Preston Police are now investigating.

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