Kirkcaldy crash: Nine-year-old boy in hospital after being hit by car

A boy has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in Fife.
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The nine-year-old was walking on Fair Isle Road in Kirkcaldy when he was struck by a vehicle on Wednesday afternoon at 4pm.

He has been taken to Victoria Hospital to be treated for his injuries and enquiries are ongoing.

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Police are appealing to the public to find out more about the circumstances surrounding the collision.

A child was hit by a car in Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy on Wednesday, 12 May.A child was hit by a car in Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy on Wednesday, 12 May.
A child was hit by a car in Fair Isle Road, Kirkcaldy on Wednesday, 12 May.

A police spokeswoman said: “Officers attended a crash involving a car and a nine-year-old pedestrian which happened at 4pm on Wednesday, 12 May on Fair Isle Road in Kirkcaldy.

"The boy has been taken Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy for treatment and enquiries are continuing.

"We would appeal for any witnesses to the incident or people in vehicles with dash cam footage to contact the police "

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