A nine-year-old boy was fighting for his life today after a road accident while he was playing with friends.

The youngster was kicking a tin can around with a group of friends yesterday afternoon when the accident happened.

The can landed in the middle of the road, and it is thought the youngster, who has not been named, ran out to get it.

He was in the accident with a Mini and thrown to the ground.

The boy suffered serious head injuries and a broken leg in the accident, which happened in Lyndhurst Road, Worthing.

He was taken to nearby Worthing Hospital, where today his condition was described as serious.

The driver of the Mini was unhurt but was treated for shock.

The motorist has not been named by Sussex Police, who operate data protection guidelines.

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