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SCHOOLBOY, 11, DIES IN BUS CRASH

Tuesday January 8,2008

An 11-year-old schoolboy has died after being struck by a bus, police said.

Emergency teams were called to Prince's Road in Dartford, Kent, just before 7.30am to a report of a boy being knocked down.

A spokeswoman for Kent Police said the boy, who has not been named, died at the scene.

Surrounding roads were closed off as Kent Police's serious collision investigation unit carried out inquiries.

Police appealed for any witnesses to call the unit on 01622 798538.


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MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO THIS POOR FAMILY

09.01.08, 12:24pm

who have lost their little boy...I live locally and heard of this via my mum who was driving to me but couldn't get to me as the roads were blocked. My heart goes out to the family and the driver of the bus.So so sad....The little boy is the same age as my daughter,my daughter will be sad when I tell her tonight. RIP

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