Child dies after colliding with car in Telford
A 9-year-old boy has died after colliding with a Ford Focus and a Citroen Grand Picasso at crossing on Haybridge Road in Hadley.
The collision occurred just after 3.05pm on Saturday afternoon.
A West Mercia Police spokesperson said the boy was in collision with a Ford Focus and a Citroen Grand Picasso.
The 19-year-old man driving the Ford was arrested at the scene and taken to Malinsgate Police Station for questioning. He was subsequently released on police bail until 10 April pending further inquiries.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Sadly the boy went into cardiac arrest on the scene. Ambulance personnel carried out advanced life support but unfortunately despite best efforts nothing could be done to save the boy and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.”
PC Al Saxton of West Mercia Police said: "A young boy has died in tragic circumstances and our thoughts are with his family. We are conducting a full and thorough investigation into the circumstances and it is vital that we speak to anyone who saw either of the vehicles being driven prior to the collision or witnessed what happened.
"The smallest detail could be important so if you know anything please do not hesitate to get in touch."
PC Saxton can be contacted at the Force Operations Support Team at Shrewsbury Police Station on the non-emergency number 101, quoting incident reference 103-N-020213.
