A child was taken to hospital after being hit by a van on his way to school.

The incident happened at 8.30am today in The Street in Carlton Colville, near Lowestoft.

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The boy was knocked off the scooter he was riding but according to an off-duty paramedic who was passing by, the boy was "up and moving" following the collision.

The child was taken to hospital for further checks by his parent.