A major road was closed for a number of hours following the collision
The child was rushed to hospital after the incident (stock image)
A 12-year-old child has suffered serious injuries following a collision between a car and a pedestrian in Co Antrim.
The collision took place on Prince William Road in Lisburn at around 3.15pm on Monday, when a child pedestrian was involved in a collision with a black Honda Civic.
The road was closed for a number of hours between the Ballymacash Road and Knockmore Road junctions before reopening at around 8pm, reports Belfast Live.
The 12-year-old was taken to the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children with injuries that are serious but not thought to be life-threatening at this time.
A PSNI spokesperson said: “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 and involved a black Honda Civic.
“The child, aged 12, sustained serious injuries which, at this time, are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening. “The road was closed for a time but has since reopened to motorists.
“Anyone with relevant footage should contact police on 101, quoting reference 919 20/04/26.”
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