The parents of a teenager seriously injured after he was hit by an ambulance on an emergency call are being flown into the UK to be by his side.

The 17-year-old, from Vietnam, suffered head injuries and a broken leg after he was knocked down in New Dover Road, just yards from CATS College, Canterbury, where he is studying for A-levels.

He was taken to St George’s Hospital, London, after the accident at 8am on Thursday and is said to now be in a stable condition.

The college says it has asked Canterbury MP Julian Brazier to help speed up the travel visas for the student’s family to enable them to travel to Britain.

Principal Jonathan Ullmer said: “The student concerned is recovering well and receiving excellent care at St George’s Hospital in London. We are flying his parents in to be with him, and our thoughts are very much with him and his family at the moment.

“We are in regular contact with the family, and are translating news of their son’s condition.

“We have offices all over the world, and a strong network of support for all our international students.”

South East Coast Ambulance Service confirmed that one of its vehicles had been involved in the collision.

The police say it was reported to have had its sirens and blue flashing lights activated at the time.

A further ambulance and three ambulance cars were also called to the scene.

The incident is under investigation by the serious collision investigation unit. Witnesses should contact PC Simon Masterson 01622 798538 or email sciu.td@kent.pnn.police.uk

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