Lorry driver arrested as child dies in collision

Police appealed for witnesses after a lad struck by a lorry died in hospital. The collision occurred on Epping Road, Chipping Ongar, Essex, at approximately 16:40 BST on Friday. Officers arrested the lorry’s 48‑year‑old driver, who is from Derbyshire, on suspicion of causing death by unsafe driving. driving. He was released on bail until September while the investigation continues. "The kid sustained superior injuries and was taken to infirmary where, sadly, helium died," a constabulary spokesperson said. Specialist officers have been providing support to the child’s family; the youngster’s age has not been disclosed. Epping Road, which links Chipping Ongar with North Weald Bassett, was closed following the incident. Detectives "continue to entreaty for witnesses and anyone driving successful the vicinity astatine the clip who whitethorn person captured footage connected dash cam to interaction them", the spokesperson added. Do you person a communicative proposition for Essex? Contact america below.