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Tragic Collision Claims Boy's Life in Chipping Ongar
12 Jul
Summary
- A young boy died in hospital after being struck by a lorry.
- The collision occurred on Epping Road in Chipping Ongar on Friday evening.
- Police have arrested the lorry driver and are seeking witnesses.
A young boy has tragically passed away in hospital after being struck by a lorry in Chipping Ongar, Essex. The collision happened on Epping Road around 4:40 PM BST on Friday. Emergency services attended the scene, and the child was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
Authorities have arrested the 48-year-old driver of the lorry, who hails from Derbyshire. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The driver has since been released on bail, with his bail set to continue until September while the investigation is ongoing.
Specialist officers are providing support to the grieving family of the child, whose age has not been publicly disclosed. Epping Road, a key route connecting Chipping Ongar with North Weald Bassett, was closed for a period following the incident. Police continue to urge anyone who may have witnessed the event or has dash cam footage from the area around the time of the collision to contact them.
