A YOUNG boy who was fighting for his life in hospital after a road crash at the weekend in Seven Mile Lane, Mereworth, has come out of his critical condition.

The six-year-old, from Strood, was a passenger in a van that was in collision with a motorcycle.

He received serious head injuries and was airlifted to Maidstone Hospital. Later he was transferred to a specialist hospital in London where he is said to be recovering. A police spokeswoman said: “He is much, much better.”

The rider of the motorbike, a Maidstone man, was also badly injured and taken to Maidstone Hospital. The driver of the van was not injured.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the crash to contact PC Tony Howland on 01622 608061.