Child hit by car in SW Atlanta

Atlanta Police are reporting that a child was struck this morning in southwest Atlanta.

According to police dispatchers, the accident was reported just before 8 a.m., at Campbellton Road and Dill Avenue.

The child’s condition is unknown.

A school bus driver reported the accident, police said.

Please return to AJC.com for updates.

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