A child has died in hospital after being struck by a lorry in Chipping Ongar, Essex. The collision occurred on Epping Road around 4:40 p.m. BST on Friday.
Authorities arrested the 48-year-old driver of the lorry, who is from Derbyshire, at the scene. He was taken into custody on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He has since been released on bail until September as the investigation continues.
"The child sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital where, sadly, he died," a police spokesperson stated. Specialist officers are providing support to the child's family. The age of the child has not been disclosed.
Following the incident, Epping Road, which connects Chipping Ongar with North Weald Bassett, was closed. Detectives are urging any witnesses, or individuals who may have dash cam footage from the vicinity at the time of the collision, to come forward.