A toddler was taken to hospital after he was hit by a car in a busy car park.

The young boy was walking through Labworth car park on Canvey when a car struck him.

Witnesses report that the toddler went "under" the car as it ran him over.

A statement from the East of England Ambulance Service said: "We can confirm that an ambulance arrived at the scene at 5.20pm on Sunday 15 July.

"An air ambulance also attended but was stood down.

"The toddler was transported to Southend Hospital with minor injuries."