A four-year-old boy sustained serious injuries after being hit by a black Range Rover while crossing a road in Gillingham, Kent. The incident occurred on Friday, July 3, 2026, at approximately 4:12 p.m. on Nelson Road.
Paramedics and police officers responded to the scene. The child was transported to a London hospital for treatment of his severe injuries and remains hospitalized. Authorities have closed the road to facilitate an investigation.
The Kent Police Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) is urging anyone who witnessed the collision or has dashcam footage relevant to the incident to come forward. Information can be provided by calling the SCIU appeal line at 01622 798538 or emailing [email protected], referencing XX/KA/051/26. Drivers with potentially assisting dashcam footage can upload it via a provided link.