A YOUNG boy has been hospitalised after being hit by a car in Northfleet this morning.

The collision with the 11-year-old happened around 8.30am in Coldharbour Road near the junction with Earl Road and Hall Road.

The victim was treated at the scene for shoulder and abdomen pain and then taken to Darent Valley Hospital.

Kent Police attended, closed off Coldharbour Road and diverted traffic.

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