AN 11-YEAR-old boy has been taken to hospital after he was in collision with a silver Ford Focus at 2.45pm this afternoon.

Police say he suffered a leg injury following the incident on Elton Head Road, which remains closed while officers carry out an investigation at the scene.

The extent of the boys injuries are not known but he was taken to hospital. The driver of the car stopped at the scene.

People needing access to Lea Green Station are being allowed through.

Anyone who saw the incident is asked to call police on 0151 777 5747.