A FOUR-year-old boy was hit by a car in St John's, Worcester, this morning.

Emergency services were called to the incident in Bromwich Lane, near the entrance to Sanctuary Housing flats, just after 8.45am. 

The youngster was rushed by ambulance to Worcestershire Royal Hospital, where he is being assessed.

The driver of the vehicle stayed at the scene, and helped officers with their investigation. 

Police closed Bromwich Lane immediately after the incident. The road has reopened in the last hour. 

Inspector Julian Smith said: "It appears at this stage the injures to the child are not as serious as we first thought.

"We are asking for witnesses to the collision to come forward."

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting 98-S.