Boy, two, is rushed to hospital after car crashes into children's nursery playground

By AIDAN RADNEDGE, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:47, 15 June 2026 | Updated: 13:59, 15 June 2026 A two-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after a car crashed into a playground at a children's nursery. Cheshire Police officers responded to reports of a crash at a nursery school on Vale Road in the Whitby area of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, shortly before 10am today. Officers attended the scene alongside North West Ambulance Service and found that a car had driven through a fence and into the playground area of the nursery. Witnesses reported seeing two ambulances, an air ambulance, a fire engine and four police vehicles, including an armed response vehicle at the scene. Partou Sunny Days Nursery and Pre-school confirmed they were 'dealing with an incident'. A 63-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Cheshire Police said in a statement: 'Officers attended the scene alongside colleagues from the North West Ambulance Service and found that a car had driven through a fence and into the playground area of the nursery.  'A two-year-old boy has sustained what are thought to be serious injuries and has been taken to hospital for further treatment. Cheshire Police officers responded to reports of a crash at a nursery school on Vale Road in the Whitby area of Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, shortly before 10am today Officers attended the scene alongside North West Ambulance Service and found that a car had driven through a fence and into the playground area of the nursery 'The child’s next of kin have been made aware. 'Two other children sustained minor injuries following the incident. 'Officers are currently on scene and are conducting a number of enquiries to fully establish the circumstances of what is believed to be an isolated incident.' This is a breaking news story. More to follow...  Sorry we are not currently accepting comments on this article.