A boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after he was struck by a car driven by a 17-year-old in Sydney’s east.
The 12-year-old is understood to have been a pedestrian at the intersection of Gardeners Rd and Bunnerong Rd in Kingsford when a car mounted the footpath and pinned him against a tree.
Emergency services arrived just before 4pm, with police and firefighters working for about 40 minutes to release the boy from the wreckage.
He was taken to Sydney Children’s Hospital in a serious condition.
The driver of the car, a 17-year-old boy, was uninjured as a result of the collision and taken to Prince of Wales Hospital for mandatory testing.
NSW Police have confirmed the scene will be examined by specialist police.
As a result of the incident, major traffic delays have affected commuters near the area, with motorists being urged to avoid the intersection.
Anyone who witnessed the collision or has any footage of the incident is being asked to contact Maroubra Police Station or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.