A young girl hit is fighting for her life after she was hit by a car in Eltham yesterday.

The 11-year-old was rushed to hospital by air ambulance at around 4.40pm. The incident took place in Westmount Road, at the junction with Elibank Road.

The driver was not arrested.

Police are appealing for witnesses or dashcam footage.

If you have any information, please call 0208 285 1574, quoting CAD 5097/5 Feb.