Appeal for witnesses after young child injured in serious collision

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam to contact Cleveland Police, after a young child was seriously injured in a collision in Middlesbrough.

The incident happened at around 1.45pm today on Acklam Road and involved a young child and a truck. The road between Ayresome Green Lane to Burlam Road was closed while emergency services worked at the scene.

The child was taken to hospital by ambulance, with serious injuries.

The road is now open.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information or dashcam is asked to contact Cleveland Police. Dial 101, and speak to the control room, quoting reference number 122441.