Child hit by bus airlifted to hospital with serious injuries

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A child has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a bus.Emergency services raced to Buxton Road in Stockport, near Manchester, after the alarm was raised at around 3.30pm on Monday.

An air ambulance was called to the scene and the child was airlifted to hospital.Police quickly closed off the road in both directions between Bramhall Lane and Nangreave Road.

The age of the child involved has not yet been confirmed by police, but officers confirmed the youngster sustained 'serious injuries' in the crash.Pictures shared by the Manchester Evening News showed the road cordoned off this evening.

The driver of the bus remained at the scene while police carried out enquiries and the road has now reopened.A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said: “At 3:12pm this afternoon, officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision involving a pedestrian and a vehicle on Buxton Road in Stockport.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.