An 11-year-old boy who was hit by a car yesterday morning has been detained at the King Edward VII Memorial Hospital.The accident occurred near the junction with Berkeley Road at 8.20am. The car being driven by a 71-year-old Pembroke man, was travelling along Mount Hill when it collided with the child. The boy was crossing the road when the accident occurred.He was taken to the emergency ward by ambulance and has since been admitted on the children’s ward. A hospital spokeswoman said he is listed in stable condition.The driver of the car was not injured.Police are appealing for witnesses to this accident, or anyone with information to contact the main police number at 295-0011.Inquiries are continuing.