An 11-year-old schoolgirl is fighting for her life after being hit by a bus in Great Yarmouth.

The accident happened at approximately 3.30pm this afternoon (Wednesday), when the girl, who was a pedestrian was hit by a bus carrying school children at the junction of Marsh Road and Jones Way in the town.

An air ambulance attended to take the victim to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to receive treatment for what are believed to be life-threatening injuries.

PC Dave Carter, Acle Road Policing, would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the collision or has information concerning it. Contact PC Carter on 101.