A 10-year-old boy had a lucky escape after he was in collision with a car.
The boy was in Darenth Lane in South Ockendon when he was hit by a silver Toyota 4X4.
He was taken to Basildon Hospital following the crash, which happened at 6.20pm on Thursday.
Witnesses to the crash can contact officers at the Laindon Road Policing Unit on 0300 333 4444.
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