Benbecula incident: Boy, 9, airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by car
Medical staff said the boy’s condition is stable.
A nine-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on the small island of Benbecula in the Outer Hebrides.
Officers said the boy was struck around 4.40pm on Wednesday by a Mitsubishi car whilst crossing the B892 in Balivanich.
Police said the boy sustained “serious injuries” and was flown to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where he remained for treatment.
Medical staff describe the boy’s condition as serious, but stable. The driver of the car was not injured.
Sgt Christopher Donaldson said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who may have been in the area around the time, especially those who have dashcams, as footage captured may assist our investigation.
"We believe a brown car passed the child, who was with his young friend at the time, just prior to the incident. We'd be grateful if that driver would contact police as well."
Information can be passed to police via 101. Witnesses should quote incident number 2214 of Wednesday October 29 when calling.
The road remains closed to allow officers to carry out their investigation. There is a local diversion in place.