A CHILD received treatment from paramedics after being involved in a collision with a vehicle on a busy borough road yesterday (Wednesday, 19 February) evening.

The incident happened around 7pm adjacent to the petrol service station on Southend Road in Grays.

As well as an ambulance crew, police officers also attended.

A statement from the East of England Ambulance service says: "One ambulance was sent to Southend Road, Grays, yesterday evening following reports of a child injured in a road traffic collision.

"One girl was assessed at the scene, but no ambulance transport was necessary."

The girl was left in the care of relatives who were called to the scene.

A police statement says: "If you have any information, CCTV, dash cam or other footage in relation to this incident, then please get in contact with us.

"Please quote incident 999 of 19 February.

"You can let us know by submitting a report on our website or by using our online Live Chat service which is available 24 hours-a-day, seven days-a-week.

"Visit www.essex.police.uk/digital101 to find out more about our online reporting services.

"If you would like to make an anonymous report you can contact independent charity @Crimestoppers, by visiting their website or by calling 0800 555 111."