Eight-year-old boy hit by taxi
Date published: 18 February 2010
AN EIGHT-YEAR-OLD boy suffered a suspected fractured skull after being hit by a taxi in Hathershaw.
Police were called to Ashton Road near to its junction with Villa Road shortly before 11am yesterday. It is believed the boy, who lives in Charleston Street, had been crossing Ashton Road with his two younger sisters.
He was taken to Royal Oldham Hospital and later transferred to the new Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital where his condition was described as serious but stable. Witnesses should call traffic police on 0161-856 8473.
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