Teenage girl fighting for life after hit-and-run outside school

The 15-year-old girl was left with broken legs, a fractured skull and internal injuries after being struck near Pedmore Technology College & Community School, Grange Lane, Lye, just before 10pm yesterday.

Police are looking into reports that a light blue or light grey vehicle failed to stop at the scene.

Sgt Steve Newbury from West Midlands Police's Collision Investigation Unit, said: "The girl is very poorly in hospital. It's shocking to think someone could leave a child seriously hurt in the street, drive off and make no effort to get her medical treatment.

"Clearly this is distressing at any time for the girl's family but to happen just days before Christmas is truly heart-breaking.

Reporter David Callaghan was at the scene today:

"If anyone saw what happened, was driving in the area at the time, or has any suspicions over who may have been involved, then please call me."

West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman Murray MacGregor said: "On arrival, it was clear that the 15 year old had multiple serious injuries. There was no car at the location.

"She was treated at the scene by ambulance staff before being taken to Russells Hall Hospital.

"After being anaesthetised, the trauma doctor was called and he travelled with her in an ambulance to Birmingham Children's Hospital for specialist care.

"On arrival at the Children's, she was described as critical but stable."

Witnesses should call West Midlands Police on 101.