Merthyr Tydfil: Boy, 2, seriously injured after being hit by van

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Image caption, The incident happened at Ty Gurnos Newydd residential home, Merthyr Tydfil

A two-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van outside a care home.

The toddler was hit by a black Volkswagen Transporter at Ty Gurnos Newydd residential home, off Spruce Tree Close in Gurnos, Merthyr Tydfil.

It was reported at about 10:50 GMT on Wednesday, police said.

South Wales Police said the boy's family were being supported by specially trained officers and appealed for witnesses.