Boy, 4, dies after being hit by car outside leisure centre in Oxfordshire

Crash scene: The boy was hit by a car in Oxford Road, Thame
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Hatty Collier10 December 2016
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A four-year-old boy has died after he was hit by a car outside a leisure centre.

The child was struck by the vehicle outside a sports centre in Oxfordshire on Saturday morning.

Emergency services raced to the scene after the crash in Oxford Road, Thame at about 10.25am.

The child died on his way to hospital, Thames Valley Police said.

His next of kin have been informed.

Senior Investigating officer Sergeant Jack Hawkins of Roads Policing based at Abingdon police station said: “We are investigating the fatal collision and appealing for witnesses.

“Please can anyone with information which could assist enquiries contact police.

“The family of the deceased are being supported by specially trained family liaison officers at this very difficult time.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the 24-hour Thames Valley Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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