A tragic accident occurred on Thursday evening near Karlstad, where a young child was struck by a car in a parking lot on Hammarö.

The child, under five years old, was conscious but had to be rushed to the hospital.

The police are investigating the incident to determine if any criminal activity was involved, although initial reports suggest it was an accident.

In a related incident, a five-year-old girl was seriously injured after being hit by a car at a camping site in the same area.

She suffered severe abdominal and chest injuries and is currently in intensive care.

Authorities are working to piece together the events leading to these unfortunate accidents.