Schoolboy hit by a vehicle while on pedestrian crossing

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A schoolboy is in hospital after being hit by a vehicle while crossing the road on a pedestrian crossing in Palmerston North this afternoon.

Police said the 11-year-old boy was struck on a pedestrian crossing on the corner of Freyburg St and Featherston St, near Ross Intermediate, about 3pm.

He was taken to Palmerston North Hospital, where police said he was in a satisfactory condition this afternoon.

Police investigating the matter would interview the child and the driver of the vehicle tomorrow.

Witnesses to the incident can contact the Palmerston North Police on 06 351 3600.