08/06/2015

Three-Year-Old Dies In Car Collision

A three-year-old boy has died following a collision with a car in Norfolk.

The incident happened in Adland Drive, Watton on 7 June.

Officers were called to the scene at 2.30pm.

The child suffered serious injuries after he was struck by the car.

He was taken by air ambulance to the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital to receive treatment.

He later died from his injuries.

An area of Adland Drive was sealed off while emergency services dealt with the incident.

The Norwich Road was also closed.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

(LM/CD)

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