A child has been seriously injured in a crash between a car and two pedestrians in Ewell.

The crash between a white Honda car and two pedestrians happened at around 8.25am on Thursday on the A24 Ewell By-Pass.

It was on the southbound carriageway near to the Castle Avenue junction.

A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The driver of the car is assisting with police enquiries.

The southbound carriageway of the A24 Ewell By-Pass was closed between the junctions with Cheam Road and London Road (Organ Crossroads) but has now re-opened.

Surrey Police is asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any dashcam footage, to get in touch urgently quoting reference number P22098231.

A spokesperson for Surrey Police said: "We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Ewell this morning (Thursday, 12 May).

"Officers were called to reports of a collision between a White Honda car and two pedestrians at around 8.25am on the A24 Ewell By-Pass.

"The collision occurred on the southbound carriageway near to the junction with Castle Avenue.

"A child was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

"The driver of the vehicle involved remains at the scene and is assisting officers with their enquiries.

"The southbound carriageway of the A24 Ewell By-Pass is currently closed between the junctions with Cheam Road and London Road (Organ Crossroads).

"It is likely to remain closed for the next few hours.

"We are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or has any dashcam footage, to contact us straightaway quoting reference number P22098231.

"Please get in touch via: Webchat on the right hand side of the page

"Our online reporting tool https://www.surrey.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

"Calling us on 101

"If you do not wish to leave your name, please call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."