Boy, 11, Seriously Injured in Doncaster Van Crash
A schoolboy was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a van in Doncaster on Friday afternoon.
Crash Shakes Woodlands Area
The shocking collision happened around 2.47pm near the junction of Great North Road and Tenter Balk Lane. The 11-year-old was struck by a Ford Transit Connect van, causing serious harm.
Emergency services responded swiftly, transporting the boy to a nearby hospital. His current condition remains undisclosed.
Driver Stays Put, Police Hunt Witnesses
The van driver stayed at the scene and is cooperating fully with South Yorkshire Police. Detectives are eager to hear from anyone who saw the crash or anything suspicious before it happened.
“Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to our investigation,” said Detective Sergeant Sarah Thompson from South Yorkshire Police Traffic Division.
Call for CCTV and Dashcam Footage
Authorities are particularly seeking CCTV, dashcam, or doorbell camera footage from the area at the time of the incident.
If you have any information, contact South Yorkshire Police on 101 or report online quoting incident number 493 of September 20, 2024. To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.
