A boy was rushed to hospital after being hit by a van in Dartford this morning.

The crash took place shortly after 9am on Dartford Road, near West Hill Primary Academy.

The victim was treated at the scene for a leg injury and rushed to hospital, where his condition has been assessed as non-life threatening.

The road was closed while emergency services were dealing with the incident and has now reopened.

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