An 11-year-old boy has been killed after bing hit by a bus in Bolton,police have confirmed this evening
The boy was cycling on Vernon Street and was was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
No arrests have been made at this time and the driver of the bus is assisting officers with their enquiries
A scene remains in place at Vernon Street and Prince Street whilst officers carry out their investigation.
Officers are now appealing to members of the public – particularly passengers who were on the bus in question – to please make contact. If you have any information about this incident – or footage – please call 0161 856 4741 or 0161 856 8802.
