A child has been taken to hospital with serious leg injuries after being hit by a car.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision on the B1113 near Carleton Road in south Norfolk yesterday involving a blue Toyota Auris and a young girl.

The incident happened at 5.22pm on The Turnpike, at the crossroad junction with Ash Lane and Rode Lane.

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The girl was taken to hospital by ambulance.

Officers would like to speak to anyone who witnessed the collision or the manner of driving before the incident.

Anyone with any relevant dashcam footage or information is asked to get in touch via 101.