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A child has been rushed to hospital with a life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Endeavour Hills on Thursday morning.

Police say a vehicle struck the three-year old at the corner of James Cook Drive and Heatherton Road at about 8:30am.

The driver stopped at the scene and was assisting police with their enquiries.

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Caller Clinton earlier alerted 3AW Mornings to the serious incident which was unfolding.