West London: In a tragic incident reported in Ealing, an eight-year-old boy lost his life in a collision involving a lorry, according to police statement.
Emergency services responded to the incident on King Street, Southall, shortly after 6 pm but were unable to save the child.
Despite immediate treatment by London Ambulance Service and London’s Air Ambulance Paramedics at the scene, the victim succumbed to his injuries.
The child was later pronounced dead at the hospital at 9.47 pm.
“Police were called to King Street, Southall, following reports of a collision between a lorry and a pedestrian at 6.20 pm on Friday, February 23,” stated the Metropolitan Police.
The lorry driver remained at the scene following the tragic event, and no arrests have been made thus far.
The Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or possesses dash-cam footage to come forward and assist in the investigation.
