South Brisbane: Toddler in critical condition after being hit by a truck while mother was crossing the road

A toddler is in a critical condition after crossing the road with his mother and being hit by a truck.

Paramedics rushed to Browns Plains Road and Webber Drive in South Brisbane at 8.40am on Thursday to reports that a mother walking across the road with a pram had been hit by a truck.

The toddler suffered serious head injuries and was taken to Queensland Children’s Hospital.

The mother was not physically injured.

The driver of the light truck remained at the scene.

Police have closed the left lane of Browns Plains Road and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

More to come.