Teen boy killed after being struck by bus in horror crash as cops appeal for dashcam footage
A TEEN boy has been killed after being struck by a bus in a horror crash as cops appeal for dashcam footage.
Bedfordshire Police said they were called to the A600 High Road in Shortstown shortly before 12pm yesterday after a bus hit a teenage boy.
A spokesperson said: “Emergency services attended, however the pedestrian, a teenage boy, was pronounced dead at the scene.
“His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
Detective Sergeant Craig Wheeler from the Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Hertfordshire Roads Policing Unit said: “This is an incredibly sad incident, and our sympathies are with the friends and family of the victim.
“We are asking anyone who witnessed the collision or the events leading up to it to get in touch. We would be particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have any dashcam footage.”
Road closures on High Road between Cotton End and Shortstown remain in place during the emergency service response.
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