BOLTON — Live News At approximately 1.40pm on Friday officers were called to reports of...

Published: 4:25 pm December 31, 2022
Updated: 8:41 am October 8, 2025
Police Have Launched An Investigation Following A Fatal Collision In Bolton In Which A Child Died

At approximately 1.40pm on Friday officers were called to reports of a road traffic collision between a cyclist and a bus on Vernon Street in Bolton.

The cyclist, an 11-year-old boy, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

No arrests have been made at this time and the driver of the bus is assisting officers with their enquiries

A scene remains in place at Vernon Street and Prince Street whilst officers carry out their investigation.

Officers are now appealing to members of the public – particularly passengers who were on the bus in question – to please make contact. If you have any information about this incident – or footage – please call 0161 856 4741 or 0161 856 8802 quoting incident number 1473 of 30.12.22.

You can also make a report via www.gmp.police.uk or through the independent charity Crimestoppers – anonymously – on 0800 555111

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