A car accident involving a four-year-old boy occurred in a coastal town, prompting a rapid response from emergency services. Merseyside Police received a report around 4:55 pm on Monday about the child being hit by a car in the town center’s Promenade. The boy was quickly transported to the hospital as a precautionary measure.

Craig Alexander Murray, present at the scene, captured footage of an air ambulance landing at King’s Gardens nearby, although the child was eventually taken to the hospital in a regular ambulance. According to Murray, three police cars and accompanying adults were on the scene with the child.

Individuals with any information regarding the incident are urged to contact 101 or reach out to @MerpolCC on social media, citing log number 725 of August 3.