Police are investigating an incident where a 4 year old boy ran onto the roadway, and was hit by a Gray Suzuki car at 6.40pm on Saturday 8 February 2025 in Franmaree Road, Newnham, Launceston.
Prompt attendance by emergency services saw the child stabilised and taken to the Launceston General Hospital by Ambulance Tas. Following this the child was airlifted to the Royal Hobart Hospital where he remains, critically injured but in a stable condition.
Anyone who witnessed this incident, or has with dash cam or CCTV footage is asked to contact police on 131 444 or Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or at crimestopperstas.com.au. Information can be provided anonymously.
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