Police confirm death of 11-year-old boy following collision with a bus in Lizard Lane, in Whitburn

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Shortly after 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday) police received a report that a boy had been riding a bicycle on Lizard Lane, when he collided with a bus.

Officers and emergency services attended, but despite the best efforts of paramedics, the boy’s death was confirmed at the scene.

Formal identification is yet to take place, but his family is being supported by specialist officers and have requested privacy at this difficult time.

Northumbria Police has sadly confirmed an 11 year-old boy died following the incident

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An investigation was launched and the road was closed for several hours while officers spoke with the bus driver, who remained at the scene, and several witnesses.

Enquiries into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing and police have today (Wednesday, October 26) appealed for anyone who might have seen what happened, or have dashcam footage from the area, to get in touch.

Inspector Phil Patterson, of Northumbria Police, said: “This collision has had devastating thoughts for all involved, and our are with the boy’s family at this incredibly difficult time.

“We are working hard to establish exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the collision and have spoken with a number of witnesses already to help us build up that picture.

“We are now asking for anyone else who saw what happened or who may have dashcam from the area to get in touch and assist us.”

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