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Eight children hurt in Liverpool car crash near school Seven girls hurt in car crash near Liverpool school
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Eight girls aged between 11 and 17 have been injured in a collision with a car near a Liverpool school. Seven girls aged between 11 and 17 have been injured in a collision with a car near a Liverpool school, police have said.
The North West Ambulance Service said two children were "critically" injured in the 15:20 GMT crash in Belvidere Road. Two girls were "seriously" injured in the 15:20 GMT crash in Belvidere Road, according to the emergency services.
The driver of the Peugeot car, a woman in her 80s, was also injured and treated at the scene.The driver of the Peugeot car, a woman in her 80s, was also injured and treated at the scene.
Seven of the girls were taken to hospital by ambulance, with one attending voluntarily. Six of the girls were taken to hospital by ambulance, with one attending voluntarily.
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'Walking wounded''Walking wounded'
Consultant paramedic Mike Jackson, who was first on the scene, said in addition to the two "critical" injuries, a further three of the girls were likely to have fractured limbs or head injuries. Merseyside Police said none of the girls are thought to be in a life-threatening condition.
He described the remaining three victims as "walking wounded". Consultant paramedic Mike Jackson, who was first on the scene, said two of the girls had serious "time-critical" injuries and a further three were likely to have fractured limbs or head injuries.
Belvedere Academy, a nearby girls school, posted a statement on its website which said: "Unfortunately there has been a road traffic accident outside the academy. He described the remaining victims as "walking wounded".
"School bus service will be significantly delayed. Please make arrangements to collect your daughter as soon as possible." Belvedere Academy, a nearby girls school, posted a statement on its website which said: "Unfortunately there was a serious accident outside the Academy.
"Six of our students sustained injuries, some quite serious but not life-threatening. The emergency services were on the scene very quickly and dealt efficiently with the situation."
Several roads in the area have been closed, including Belvidere Road, the junction at Devonshire Road and Admiral Street and the junction between Princess Gate and South Street.Several roads in the area have been closed, including Belvidere Road, the junction at Devonshire Road and Admiral Street and the junction between Princess Gate and South Street.
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