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Police are seeking public help over a hit and run accident last week at Casino in which left a 14-year-old boy suffered a head injury and possible fractures.

The accident happened at around 6.30pm last Thursday at Centre Street, Casino, near the intersection of Escles St.

The vehicle left the scene.

The boy is currently in hospital with a head injury, lacerations and possible fractures.

If you have any information, contact the Far North Coast Crash Investigation Unit on 02 6681 8699) or Crime Stoppers (1300 333 000).



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