Boy in hospital after being hit by car at shop

AN 11-year-old boy is being treated for life-changing injuries after being hit by a car outside a shop in Gilfach Goch.

Police were called to the collision on Cambrian Avenue at 6.30pm on Thursday, November 17.

South Wales Police said: “A 11-year-old boy was in collision with a Citroen C1.

“He was taken to the University Hospital of Wales with what are described as life-changing injuries.”

The road was closed for several hours as investigations were carried out at the scene.

Officers are now appealing for any witnesses to the collision to contact them.

A spokesman said they were also looking for anyone who might have dash cam footage of the manner of driving of the vehicle or actions of the pedestrian prior to the collision to contact them via 101 reference no 2200389251.