Child Critically Injured in Newham Crash – Police Hunt Witnesses

Detectives are on the lookout for witnesses after a nasty collision in Newham left a 10-year-old boy fighting for his life. The smash happened at 7.55pm on Thursday, 13 February 2020, on Barking Road near Ernald Avenue.

Boy Sustains Serious Head Injuries

Emergency services raced to the scene, where the child was rushed to an east London hospital with severe head injuries. He remains in a serious but stable condition. His family have been informed.

Call for Witnesses and Dash Cam Footage

The Met’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is leading the probe. Anyone with information or dash cam footage is urged to get in touch. Contact the witness appeal line on 020 8597 4874, quoting CAD 7088/13FEB.

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