A four-year-old girl who received “life-changing injuries” after being hit by a lorry is said to be in a stable condition.
The girl was hit near the fire station in Waterhouse Lane, Chelmsford at around 3.30pm yesterday.
She was airlifted to the Royal London Hospital in Whitechapel after suffering leg injuries. A police spokeswoman said the injuries were believed to be life changing, but not life threatening.
Essex Police today said the girl was “stable” in hospital.
Waterhouse Lane was reopened around 7pm. Essex Police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision.
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