TWO boys suffered serious injuries when they were hit by a car near Roding Primary School.

The youngsters were knocked off a bike at about 5.20pm yesterday afternoon (Monday) in Gaynes Hill Road, Woodford Bridge - with one of them thought to have smashed through the car's windscreen.

Both boys were injured in the crash - with one suffering bleeding on the brain, broken ribs and a fractured jaw.

The most seriously injured child was taken by air ambulance to the Royal London Hospital while the other boy was taken to Whipps Cross University Hospital.

The condition of both youngsters are yet to be confirmed. Check here for more details.