A young girl on a scooter has made a lucky escape after being hit by a car, seconds after a near miss with a ute in West Auckland yesterday afternoon.
Dashcam footage shows the incident near the intersection of Dowdens Lane and Hobsonville Road.
A woman crosses the road with a pram and a child on a scooter.
Behind her, another child on a scooter pulls out into the street right as a ute skids to a halt.
On the other side of the road, though, she's struck down by a silver car.
The girl gets up and runs off without any obvious serious injury
The footage was shared on Facebook page Dash Cam Owners New Zealand.
The person who shot the video wished to remain anonymous when contacted by 1 NEWS.
A police spokesperson told 1 NEWS they had been made aware of video of the incident circulating on social media.
"This matter has been reported to us and we’re currently making inquiries to speak with the child’s family to ensure she is okay and provide education around road safety," the spokesperson said.
"We want to remind all road users, including pedestrians, of the importance of keeping themselves and their families safe on our roads. This includes ensuring parents have direct supervision of their children on or near public roads, they look before they cross, and use designated pedestrian crossings where possible."
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