A 12-YEAR-OLD boy was set to return home from hospital last night after being hurt in a crash involving a police car.
The child was travelling with his father in their Peugeot in Broxtowe Lane, Aspley, when the crash happened at about 2pm on Sunday.
The police car was on an emergency call and the incident will be investigated by Notts Police's Professional Standards Department.
The man in the Peugeot was also taken to hospital but discharged on Sunday. The male police officer was unhurt.
Meanwhile, people living near the scene have spoken of their shock.
Lisa Rhodes, 25, of Dulverton Vale, heard the bang. She said: "It was this loud bang of the crash but I didn't realise what it was until I saw all the ambulances and the fire engines.
"It was shocking really when you saw the photos of the damage to the cars.
"Everyone round here is talking about it and people are just glad the child is all right."
Broxtowe Lane was closed until about 8pm while investigations were carried out and buses were diverted.
Nick Bhupal, who runs AJs Convenience Store in Broxtowe Lane, was in the flat above the shop when the accident happened.
He rushed out and helped until paramedics arrived.
He said: "It was just instinct really to see if I could help.
"The crash was really loud and you just get this feeling that you have to go and see what has happened and make sure everything is all right.
"Lots of people ran out to see what was going on and to help if they could – it was all pretty surprising."
Anyone with information about the lead-up to the collision, or who witnessed it, is asked to call Notts Police crash investigation unit on 101 extension 2225, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
