A SCHOOLGIRL was knocked down by a car at the Top of The Town yesterday afternoon.

The 13-year-old was taken to Basingstoke hospital with head, abdominal and leg injuries which were not life-threatening following the accident in London Road.

South Central Ambulance Service said it was called to the scene at 3.28pm and sent a rapid response vehicle.

An air ambulance was also called, but stood down before arriving at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle that hit the teenager was taken to Abingdon Community Hospital.