Springwood Avenue: Driver arrested after girl, 7, injured in Aughton collision

A motorist has been arrested following a collision in which a seven-year-old girl was injured.

South Yorkshire Police said the girl and a Vauxhall Zafira were involved in a collision on Springwood Avenue, Aughton, shortly after 4pm on Saturday, October 7.

The girl was taken to hospital with a serious head injury and the road was temporarily closed.

A 53-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He has since been released on police bail.