Brave Megan praised after road accident

Cuts and scrapes can reduce any child to tears - and broken bones are agonising whatever age you are.

But not for eight-year-old Megan Sena, who put on a brave face when she was knocked over in a road accident.

Despite fracturing her left leg she didn't shed a single tear - and her steely attitude has led paramedics to nominate her for a bravery award.

The youngster, who has been blind in her right eye since birth, had been crossing Hollyhedge Lane when she collided with a MG TF grey sports car.

The Alumwell Junior School pupil, who lives at Raleigh Street, Birchills, with her mother Esther Sena, aged 27, her mother's partner Aaron Bould, 25, and her three younger sisters, was taken to Manor Hospital in Walsall by ambulance.

Megan underwent a three-hour operation on her broken leg, which was put in a cast. She was released from hospital last night.

Paramedic Dawn Fox, who has put the youngster up for the West Midlands Ambulance Service award, said: "It was clear from the outset that she had a very serious injury to her leg and a head injury. Despite the level of damage she was calm and didn't cry once. She really was as good as gold. It made our job much easier."

Megan, who is recovering back at home, said: "I feel OK now. I'm happy about the award." Esther said: "I'm so proud of how brave she was. She deserves an award."

Megan's father Urin, 33, of Tantarra Street, Walsall, has also been supportive, added Mrs Sena. The ambulance service said the male driver of the car was left shaken but did not suffer any injuries.