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A YOUNG girl was taken to hospital with minor leg injuries after she was struck by a car in Bradshawgate, Bolton.

The girl was knocked down at around 3.30pm yesterday near the entrance of Crompton Place shopping centre.

The accident caused traffic tailbacks for 30 minutes while paramedics treated her at the scene. She was taken to Royal Bolton Hospital for treatment.

A YOUNG GIRL was taken to hospital last night suffering minor leg injuries after she was struck by a car near the entrance of Crompton Place, Bradshawgate, Bolton, at around 3.30pm.