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10-Year-Old Child Hit by Car at Stockholm Pedestrian Crossing

Key Points
  • A 10-year-old child was reportedly hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in Stockholm's Fridhemsplan area.
  • The accident occurred at the intersection of Drottningholmsvägen and Fridhemsgatan around 8:22 AM on Friday.
  • The child was transported to hospital by ambulance with their guardian, while the driver remained at the scene for police questioning.

A 10-year-old child was reportedly hit by a car at a pedestrian crossing in central Stockholm on Friday morning, according to police. The accident occurred at approximately 8:22 AM at the intersection of Drottningholmsvägen and Fridhemsgatan in the Fridhemsplan area. Emergency services transported the child to a hospital by ambulance, with the child's guardian accompanying them.

The driver remained at the scene and will be questioned by police. The Stockholm Police Department issued the preliminary report at 8:47 AM, noting that the information is initial and subject to change as the investigation continues.

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