Girl, 10, seriously hurt as she crosses road
The youngster is being treated for a fractured skull and broken arm and leg, which medics at Sheffield Children’s Hospital have described as life threatening injuries.
South Yorkshire Police said the girl and another child were trying to cross Nursery Road, Dinnington, at the time of the collision.
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The collision, around 20 metres away from the junction with Park Avenue, was reported to emergency services at 1pm yesterday.
Witnesses are asked to call 0114 2202020.