Young boy recovering in hospital after being stuck by car in the city
It happened at St John's Well on the Commons Road last Friday.
A young boy is recovering at Cork University Hospital after he was struck by a car at St John's Well on the Commons Road last Friday.
The four year old is understood to have been running away from a wasp at the time of the incident when he ran out onto the road and was hit by a car.
Gardaí say he was dragged 17 metres by the vehicle.
He sustained a number of breaks to one leg and superficial head injuries and was taken to the CUH where he is said to be improving.
Gardai at Gurranabraher are appealing for witnesses to the collision to contact them on (021) 49 46 200
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