Boy, 8, suffers multiple injuries after being hit by car

An eight-year-old boy is fighting for his life after being hit by a car in North Shields.
Air ambulance at North ShieldsAir ambulance at North Shields
Air ambulance at North Shields

The boy suffered multiple injuries, including to his head and neck.

He was treated at the scene by a paramedic and doctor before being flown to Newcastle RVI by the Great North Air Ambulance. He was said to be in a critical condition with life threatening injuries.

The incident happened at 6.20pm.