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.
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