A SEVEN-year-old boy is in hospital after colliding with a silver Vauxhall Corsa on Albert Royds Street in Rochdale.

The incident occurred at a pedestrian crossing just after Samson Street shortly before 7.20pm on Thursday (29 November).

The boy suffered a fracture to his right thigh and was taken to Rochdale Infirmary for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be life-threatening.

He was later transferred to Alder Hey Children's Hospital in Liverpool.

Police are appealing for witnesses to call the Area Three Road Policing Unit at Chadderton on 0161 856 8473.