A child has been taken to hospital after a crash with a car in Poole this morning.

The incident took place in Jolliffe Road, Poole just before 8.35am.

Police closed the road following the incident between the young pedestrian and the car.

The car was a grey Toyota Rav4, registered to a woman from Poole.

Ambulance were also called and took the youngster to Poole Hospital for treatment to injuries to his face.

The road has reopened.