Child seriously injured in evening collision on Kirkleatham Lane
Emergency services attended a collision in Redcar's Kirkleatham Lane on the evening of Wednesday 12 August after reports of a crash involving a child and a car. The boy was taken to James Cook University Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries, Cleveland Police said.
The incident was reported to the emergency services at around 7.25pm, prompting a response from the North East Ambulance Service and the Great North Air Ambulance Service (GNAAS). An emergency ambulance that happened to be passing the scene stopped to begin treatment, while a clinical team leader was also dispatched and air ambulance support requested, a North East Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed.
"The boy was taken to James Cook University Hospital by ambulance with serious injuries."
Police have opened an inquiry and are asking anyone who saw the collision, or who has dash-cam or other footage, to come forward. Cleveland Police asked people to contact them on 101 quoting reference number 160808.
Local response and immediate actions
Witness accounts and any available recordings are likely to be crucial as officers piece together how the collision occurred. The presence of an emergency ambulance already in the area meant treatment started swiftly on scene before a road transfer to the specialist trauma centre at James Cook Hospital.
The involvement of the Great North Air Ambulance Service underlines the severity of the incident, although the patient was ultimately taken to hospital by road, the ambulance service statement said. Authorities have not released further details about the boy's condition beyond describing his injuries as serious.
- Date and time: Approximately 7.25pm, Wednesday 12 August
- Location: Kirkleatham Lane, Redcar
- Response: North East Ambulance Service, clinical team leader, Great North Air Ambulance Service, Cleveland Police
What police are asking from the public
Cleveland Police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward. They specifically requested dash-cam footage or mobile-phone video that might help establish the events leading up to the collision. The force asked people to call 101 and quote the reference 160808.
| Action | Details |
|---|---|
| Report incident | Call Cleveland Police on 101, quote 160808 |
| Medical care | Patient taken to James Cook University Hospital for further treatment |
| Emergency services involved | North East Ambulance Service, GNAAS, Cleveland Police |
For local residents, the collision is a stark reminder of road safety concerns on busy routes through and around Redcar. Kirkleatham Lane serves both residential areas and local through-traffic; any serious incident there affects families and commuters alike.
Officers will be conducting enquiries to establish the exact circumstances and any potential witnesses are asked to assist. Police appeals in the immediate aftermath of collisions often rely on information from people who were in the area but may not have realised the importance of what they saw.
While the statutory duty to investigate lies with Cleveland Police, the community also plays a part in ensuring injured people receive prompt treatment and that any evidence is preserved. The swift stop by an emergency ambulance already passing the scene demonstrated how chance presence of medical crew can make a difference before full emergency resources arrive.
WE NEWS will continue to follow developments and will publish updates if police release further information about the collision, the boy's condition or any subsequent action taken.
