MEDICS are fighting to save the life of a boy hit by a car after being chased by a gang of youths.

Ambulance crews were called to Greenford Road, close to the Red Lion pub, after the youngster ran into the road to avoid his pursuers just after 4pm today.

Eyewitnesses said the emergency crew had to cut the boys clothes away from his body to treat him after he was hit by the maroon car.

Motorists heading home for the weekend are caught up in severe tailbacks around the area as Greenford Road was closed off to traffic in both directions.