A 17-YEAR-OLD boy was taken to hospital after being hit by a van in Orford.

The collision took place at around 3.30pm on Friday (November 9) at the junction of Richardson Street and Norris Street.

 
Officers attended and found the incident involved a 17-year-old man and a Volkswagen Crafter Van.

 
The teenager was taken to Warrington District General Hospital.

Police say his injuries are "not thought to be life threatening".

No arrests have been made in connection to the incident.