Barton Seagrave crash leaves 12-year-old girl with serious injuries

A 12-year-old girl suffered serious injuries after being involved in a crash with a car in Barton Seagrave last night (Monday).

She was in Polwell Lane, between Grosvenor Road and Hilltop Avenue, when the incident took place involving a red Ford Fiesta which was travelling south.

Emergency services were called to the scene at about 7.15pm and closed the road, urging motorists to avoid the area.

This morning a police spokesman confirmed the 12-year-old pedestrian was taken to Birmingham Children’s Hospital with head injuries.

The Ford Fiesta stopped at the scene and no arrests have been made, the spokesman added.

The spokesman said: “Officers would like to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have captured the collision on dash-cam footage.

“Anyone with information is asked to email [email protected] or alternatively call the Drivewatch Hotline on 0800 174615 or Northamptonshire Police on 101.”