A schoolboy riding a scooter escaped with only minor injuries after a collision with a car in Wigan

A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being in a collision with a car.

It is understood the youngster was knocked off his e-scooter by a car at the junction of Warrington Road and Smithy Brook Road, Goose Green, at around 4.30pm on Monday.

Emergency services were called and the boy was taken to hospital for assessment, but was thought to have only minor injuries.

Police inquiries are ongoing.

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