A child has been hit by a car outside an Oxfordshire school, police have confirmed.
The incident happened outside near The Warriner School on Banbury Road, in Bloxham, near Banbury, this afternoon (Wednesday, October 22).
Members of the public reported that a pupil had been struck by a car in the area and that traffic was building as a result.
Thames Valley Police confirmed a child had been injured in the incident, but the injuries were minor.
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The force also closed the road following the collision, but it had since been reopened by officers.
A spokesperson for TVP said: “This has been recorded as a minor injury collision, so we wouldn’t provide any further detail.
“The road was closed for a short time but is now reopened.”
Parents were informed of the news via an email from the school, which revealed that the pupil was receiving medical attention.
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The communication from Mrs Nicholls read: “You may be aware that there was a road accident at the front of school this afternoon involving one of our younger students.
“We are pleased to let you know that it appears to be minor, and the student is being attended to by medical staff.
“I would like to thank the students and staff who raised the alarm and went to the aid of the student very quickly, but it is a lesson to all students to please use the pelican crossing when needing to cross the road outside of the school gates.
“I hope this message reassures you.”
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