COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KKTV) – Police are responding after a child was hit by a car Tuesday morning.

The crash was reported at Austin Bluffs and Brainard on the northeast side of the city. The intersection is near Explorer Elementary School.

A lieutenant tells 11 News that based on early information from the scene, an 8-year-old was struck by the car but is expected to okay. The driver reportedly stayed on site.

This is a developing story; check back for updates.

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