POLICE were called to a busy road in Leigh this morning after a child was hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to the scene of a crash in London Road this morning near the junction with Eastwood Road.

This was after reports a child was hit by a car close to West Leigh Junior School.

Thankfully, no serious injuries were recorded.

Essex Police says its enquiries are ongoing.

An Essex Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in London Road, Southend, shortly after 8.15am this morning.

“No serious injuries were reported.

“Our enquiries are continuing.”