AN UNCLE is calling for ‘something to be done’ after his six-year-old niece was injured at a ‘dangerous’ pedestrian crossing.

Fusal Khan, 31, from Blackburn had worries about the zebra crossing on St James’s Road in the town, after witnessing a number of near misses.

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On Saturday, his niece, Maryan Khan, was hit by a car on the road.

Mr Khan said: “I’ve had a few close calls there myself, it’s dangerous.

“If people aren’t from the area they wouldn’t know the crossing is coming up.

“I’ve even seen many near misses.

“Something needs to be done. Cars are coming up at quite a speed.

“I was terrified when Maryan was hurt. Luckily, it wasn’t a serious accident but something so much worse could happen.”

Mr Khan’s niece suffered minor injuries on Saturday as she used the crossing at around lunch time.

Maryan was taken to the Royal Blackburn Hospital for treatment for a blow to the head, bruising to the face and cuts and grazes to her legs.

Mr Khan believes the accident is just one of a long line of incident involving the crossing.

Although Mr Khan’s niece was not seriously injured in the incident, the accident has left it’s mark on her.

He said: “My niece is still a bit traumatised and shocked by everything that happened.

“They don’t think any serious damage has been done, but she still has to go back for some check ups.”

Several schools are located around St James’s Street, including Cedar Primary School on Hawthorn Street, which means the crossing is used by children as busy times.

Councillors for the area have called on drivers to act more responsibly.

Cllr Parwaiz Akhtar, who represents the ward, said: “There are clear signs signs in the lead up that drivers should see and be aware of.

“The crossing was put their because it’s in the best place for the school.

“It’s down to carelessness from drivers. If they are going the speed limit they have plenty of time to break.

“Given the council cuts we can’t move the crossing, and at the end of the day it’s down to the drivers to take more care.”