8-year-old child seriously injured after being hit by vehicle in Milford

MILFORD, Mass. — An 8-year-old child has been seriously injured after being struck by a vehicle in Milford.

The incident occurred earlier Thursday afternoon, when Milford police confirmed that a child was struck by a vehicle. A lifelight took the victim to the hospital.

According to Milford Superintendent Craig Consigli and Woodland Elementary School Principal David McGovern, they confirmed that the child is an 8-year-old student. Milford Public School officials are in contact with the child’s family, alongside the Milford First Responders.

“All points of the Congress Street @ Spruce and West Spruce Street intersection are closed,” the Milford Police Department wrote on their Facebook account. “Please avoid the area as responders investigate a pedestrian accident.”

Milford School Officials also said that counseling resources will be available to Woodland Elementary School students Friday morning.

At this time, no further information is available.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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