Primary school-aged child injured after being hit by police car in Logan, south of Brisbane
It is understood the child was walking alongside an adult in Logan, south of Brisbane, when the incident happened just before 3pm.
He was struck by the vehicle at the intersection of Wembley Road and Jacaranda Avenue.
The child has been taken to Queensland Children's Hospital with significant facial injuries.
He was in a stable condition.
Authorities have confirmed a police vehicle was involved.
Queensland Police Service has been contacted for further comment.
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