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12/02/2015
11-Year-Old Killed By Bus In Newcastle
An 11-year-old boy has died after being hit by a bus in Newcastle.
Police reported that the accident happened at about 15:30 on Wednesday at Whickham View, near the junction with Broadmead Way.
It is understood the boy was on foot when he was hit by a Stagecoach bus. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident is underway.
(MH/JP)
Police reported that the accident happened at about 15:30 on Wednesday at Whickham View, near the junction with Broadmead Way.
It is understood the boy was on foot when he was hit by a Stagecoach bus. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
An investigation into the exact circumstances of the accident is underway.
(MH/JP)
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