The child suffered bruising but her injuries are not believed to be serious.
Gardai are investigating after a child, understood to be eight years old, was hit by a car in the Clane Road area of Celbridge yesterday.
A member of the child's family has alleged that the driver did not remain at the scene.
The child suffered bruising but her injuries are not believed to be serious.
In a statement to Kfm, Gardai said "investigations are ongoing" and confirmed that the incident involving a vehicle and a pedestrian occurred in the Clane Road area of Celbridge yesterday (Wednesday) at approximately 3:30 pm.

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