Three children have been mowed by vehicle on a crossing whilst making their way home from school in Southampton

Three boys have been hit near the crossing on Tornhill Park in Bitterne, near to Tesco. Police have closed the road in both directions and an investigation has been launched. Officers from Hampshire Constabulary have blocked the road and crime scene tape has been erected after the incident happened just after 3pm on Thursday 3rd March 2022. One of those involved has been treated by paramedics and taken to hospital Both Hampshire Police and South Central ambulance have been approached for comment on this developing story. More to follow