PARENTS are celebrating a victory in their campaign for safety measures at a Whiteley accident black spot where a toddler was injured.

But they are still continuing their pleas for a pedestrian crossing on Yew Tree Drive which hundreds of Whiteley Primary School children use every day.

Highways chiefs have confirmed they are to install flashing warning lights and anti-skid surfaces at the hazardous spot.

They have also promised to conduct a survey of pedestrians and traffic to see whether the road warrants a crossing.

Mum Tracey Barker uses the road to walk her daughters, Mary, 10 and Clare, 6, to school each day.

She said: "People do speed up there and the measures they are taking will probably help to make them slow down.

"It's a move in the right direction. It will help make people aware because they've got so used to the signs that are already there, they've started ignoring them. Getting a crossing really would be the ultimate."

Dozens of angry parents met MP Mark Oaten after the accident involving a three-year-old girl, who suffered serious injuries after being thrown ten feet into the air.

She has now been discharged from hospital and is recovering at home.

Police confirmed the devastated driver was not speeding at the time, but parents still fear there will be another crash.

Mr Oaten promised to battle for safety changes.

He said: "I am most appreciative of the council's efforts to rectify what I believe to be a dangerous accident site.

"I still believe a controlled crossing is essential for the safety of children attending the school.

"I hope very much that the number of vehicles and pedestrians will be sufficient to meet criteria for a controlled crossing at this point.

"My concern is that the movements of children extend beyond the normal school hours, particularly where extra-curricular activities are involved. Their needs would not be met by a school patrol which only functions at the beginning and end of the school day."

Several lollipop patrols are currently undergoing training following a plea to parents for help by Fareham's council leader and Whiteley resident Councillor Sean Woodward.

A Hampshire County Council spokesman confirmed the new safety measures would be installed as soon as engineers were available.

The traffic survey will take place in early November.