Eight-year-old girl seriously injured after being hit by car in Gostivar
The crash was reported on August 7 at 21:30 on Marko Simonovski Street; a team from OVR Gostivar carried out an inspection.
An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured after being struck by a car in Gostivar, the Ministry of Internal Affairs reported. The collision was reported on August 7, 2026, at 21:30 on Marko Simonovski Street.
Police open an investigation at the scene
Authorities said the vehicle involved was a Jaguar registered in Gostivar, driven by 31-year-old A.O. from Gostivar. The child suffered severe bodily injuries and was treated in the Emergency Center in Gostivar.
A team from OVR Gostivar conducted an on-site inspection following the incident. The Ministry of Internal Affairs confirmed the basic facts of the case but has not released further details about the driver's condition or whether charges will be filed.
Local emergency services provided first response at the scene and transferred the girl to the hospital. No additional information about her current medical status has been published so far.
The report carrying this account was published on August 8, 2026, at 14:27. Police said the investigation into the circumstances of the collision is ongoing.
Photo: press material from the event
