MICHAEL JACKSON's children have been involved in a car accident in Los Angeles.

The late King of Pop's kids, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11 and seven-year-old Prince Michael II, were with their grandmother and guardian, Katherine, and were being driven by their nanny Grace Rwaramba on their way to a karate class on Wednesday when a pack of photographers followed them.

One snapper slammed into the back of the car of the Jackson security team, leaving the children scared and shaken up.

Witnesses tell TMZ.com the driver who hit the car fled the scene after impact without stopping to exchange information - which could result in a felony charge.

Police officers confirm a hit-and-run report was taken straight after the incident near the Jackson home in Encino, Los Angeles.

Shortly after the crash Jackson patriarch Joe confirmed the three siblings and Katherine were all fine and back at home safely.

An investigation is currently underway into the incident.