5-Year-Old Hit by Car

Accident took place on Hazelwood Street Saturday night, according to the Boston Police Department.

An investigation is underway after a 5-year-old boy was hit by a car in Boston's Roxbury neighborhood. The child was hit around 5:20 Saturday evening on Hazelwood Street.

The child has life-threatening injuries, according to Boston Police. Neighbors who heard the car slam on its brakes say they did hear the child screaming as emergency responders treated the child.

The boy was taken to Boston Medical Center.

Hazelwood Street is still blocked off as the investigation continues.

No word on the child's condition.

Stay with NECN for more as this story develops. 

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