Schoolboy left hurt after collision with van on busy Seaham road

A boy was taken to hospital for a check-up after he was involved in a collision with a van earlier today.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 19th Feb 2020, 21:21 BST

Updated 19th Feb 2020, 21:21 BST

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Emergency services were called to Princess Road in Seaham this morning following a report of an incident involving a child and a Ford Transit van on the busy road.

A spokesperson for Durham Constabulary said: “Officers attended a collision between a pedestrian and a van on Princess Road, Seaham, today at around 9.40am.

“A young boy suffered minor injuries and attended Sunderland Royal Hospital as a precaution.

The collision happened on Princess Road in Seaham.

“The road was closed while officers dealt with the incident, and was reopened at around 10.30am.”

The North East Ambulance Service took the boy to hospital after the crash after sending a rapid response paramedic to the scene.

The street was closed off to traffic while police dealt with the incident.

Anyone with information can contact Durham Constabulary on 101.

Seaham Emergency services North East Ambulance Service