A CAMPAIGN to get parents to offer their services as lollipop patrols on a treacherous Hampshire road has come up trumps.

Four volunteers have stepped forward to don the fluorescent jackets to help children safely across Yew Tree Drive in Whiteley.

An appeal for volunteers was made after a toddler was injured in an accident last week.

Fareham council leader Sean Woodward, who lives in the village, stirred up controversy when he said parents themselves should take responsibility for safeguarding the road.

Some parents said they didn't have the time to become crossing wardens and said the council should be organising patrols.

But just days after the appeal went out, four local parents have stepped forward and confirmed they will do the job.

They are due to be brought in to guard the crossing at the end of half-term.

Cllr Woodward said: "I am delighted that people have come forward. The appeal worked despite what some parents said.

"Obviously now the new wardens will have to go through criminal checks and so on to ensure they are suitable but we hope to have them up and running soon. It's great news."

The three-year-old girl involved in last week's accident is in intensive care at the Queen Alexandra Hospital, Cosham.

She is said to be comfortable and recovering from her injuries.

Cllr Woodward is hoping to get further patrols for another crossing further along the road where a sharp corner which blocks the view of crossing parents and children is proving equally dangerous.

He said: "I hope more people will come forward so we can get something set up there as well."