A CANVEY road was closed for over an hour after a 12 year-old boy was struck by a car.

Police shut Long Road to clear the scene and carry out initial investigations following the collision, which took place at 3pm.

The road re-opened at around 4pm.

The 12 year-old boy was taken to Southend Hospital with head and leg injuries.

Paramedics described his condition as non life-threatening.