CCTV shows girl, 11, who miraculously survived being hit by car

An 11-year-old girl had a miraculous escape after she ran in front a car and was thrown into the air.

Devon and Cornwall Police released CCTV footage showing the incident as a warning to parents about the importance of teaching their children road safety.

During the one-minute video, the force said 120 children are run over in their area each year.

The 11-year-old girl ran across the street in front of an Vauxhall Corsa, according to Devon and Cornwall Police

Luckily the girl was not dragged under the wheel of the car and crushed

Momentarily, it looked like the youngster had been seriously injured in the collision

The child, who was wearing a hoodie, did not appear to look up as she ran across the road just as a Vauxhall Corsa was driving in the opposite direction.

The driver, who spotted the girl at last moment attempted to take evasive action but was not quick enough.

The girl bounced off the cars bonnet and was tossed into the air. She was carried along the road on top of the bonnet for about 20 feet. The car steered to the left, away from the girl who landed in the middle of the road and was not dragged under the wheels.

Luckily, a car following the first one spotted the girl and stopped.

Moments after the impact, the girl stood up and gingerly made her way back home.

'Fortunately she only sustained minor injuries and was quickly back to her usual active self.

'The driver, who was understandably shaken, was found not to be at fault.'

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: 'Please ensure that children, stop, look and listen before crossing the road.'