A SCHOOLGIRL has been "seriously injured" after being hit by a car driven by a suspected drunk driver.

       A 32-year-old has been arrested after the 11-year-old was struck at around 3pm on Thursday on Reddicap Heath Road in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham.

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       The 11-year-old was seriously injured after being hit by a suspected drink driver Credit: SnapperSK

       He was also nicked on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving after the horror smash.

       Police, fire crews and an air ambulance rushed to the scene where they treated the youngster before she was taken to hospital by ambulance.

       Two men - who were the drivers of the two cars involved in the incident - were also treated at the scene before being taken to hospital.

       West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed they had been called to reports of a collision involving two cars and a pedestrian at 3.05pm.

       A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We sent three ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Staffordshire to the scene.

       “On arrival we discovered a girl, who was the pedestrian, who had suffered serious injuries in the collision.

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       “Following treatment on scene, she was transported to Birmingham Children’s Hospital by land ambulance.

       “The Critical Care Paramedic from the Air Ambulance travelled with the patient to help continue treatment en-route to hospital."

       The road has been closed at the junction of Hollyfield Road, police said, but it was "due to reopen shortly".

       Cops are also appealing for witnesses to come forward.

       A spokesman for the force said: “We are currently at Reddicap Heath Road, Sutton Coldfield, after a girl was hit by a car at 3pm.

       “The 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries which are believed to be serious.

       “A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital to be treated for minor injuries. He is currently under arrest on suspicion of drink-driving and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

       “The road has been closed but is due to reopen shortly.

       “Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101.

       “Please quote log number 2453 of 21/10.”

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       Fire, police and ambulance crews attended the scene on Reddicap Heath Road in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham Credit: SnapperSK