A NINE-year-old boy was taken to hospital today after being hit by a car on his way to school in Lowestoft.The incident happened at 8.50am on Church Road in the town by the school and sports centre.

A NINE-year-old boy was taken to hospital today after being hit by a car on his way to school in Lowestoft.

The incident happened at 8.50am on Church Road in the town by the school and sports centre.

A Ford Mondeo was involved in the incident but the boy was said to have only received minor injuries.

He was taken to James Paget Hospital.