In Avignon, an eight-year-old child who was riding a bicycle was hit by a motorist on Monday August 15, according to information from France 3 regions.
Ten firefighters and four vehicles from the SDIS of Vaucluse went to the scene after being alerted around 8:00 p.m.
The child was rushed to hospital in Avignon by firefighters.
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An investigation has been opened to determine the causes of the road accident, which occurred on avenue Pierre Sémard.