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A nine-year-old boy is recovering in Lower Hutt Hospital after he was hit by a car in Wainuiomata yesterday afternoon.
Detective Sergeant Steve Harwood said the boy was in a moderate condition with a broken leg and head injuries.
The incident occurred in Konini St in Wainuiomata.
Mr Harwood said it appeared the boy was crossing the road, and walked out between two cars.
The driver of the car involved was co-operating.
Mr Harwood said police were still gathering information and appealed for witnesses to the accident.
- NZPA
