A SCHOOLGIRL has been taken to hospital after she was hit a car.

The 11-year-old collided with a red BMW X6 on the A692, in the Moorside area of Consett, County Durham, just before 4pm today (Friday, February 12).

An ambulance was called and the girl was taken to the University Hospital of North Durham complaining of back and leg pain.

Police were made aware of the incident by paramedics and are investigating.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101.