Child hospitalised after vehicle collision outside Inglewood primary school
A young boy was injured after being struck by a car outside St Peter's Primary School in Inglewood, in Perth's north, on Tuesday morning. The incident occurred around 8.40am as pupils were likely arriving for the school day, prompting an emergency response and highlighting concerns about road safety near schools.
The boy was hit by a grey Volkswagen Tiguan on Wood Street and was taken to Perth Children's Hospital, where he was treated for minor injuries. Western Australian Police confirmed the driver stayed at the scene and is assisting with their inquiries into the incident.
- Boy hit by car outside Perth primary school on Tuesday morning
- Taken to hospital with minor injuries after being struck
- Driver remained at scene, assisting police with inquiries