AN 11-YEAR-old girl who was in collision with a car during Tuesday evening's rush hour is no longer in a critical condition.

Emergency crews were called to Dentons Green Lane at 5.30pm.

A police spokesman said her condition is no longer life threatening and she is being treated for a broken leg and facial injuries.

The driver of a black Renault Megane which was involved in the collision stopped at the scene and is helping police with their enquiries.

The road was closed for almost five hours while investigators examined the scene.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police on 0151 777 5721/2 or e-mail 1446@merseyside.police.uk.