A boy was airlifted to hospital after he was struck by a van in Penwortham yesterday (Tuesday, August 1).

The youngster was flown to hospital in a serious condition after he was hit by a van in Sumpter Croft, off Kingsfold Drive, at around 4.15pm.

Police closed the road, close to Bilsborough Hey cul-de-sac, while officers and paramedics worked at the scene.

Two air ambulances landed in nearby fields off Bee Lane and a senior commander was at the scene to oversee the emergency response.