Teen Arrested After Schoolboy Szymon Killed in Minibus Crash
A teenage boy from Gravesend is in police custody suspected of manslaughter after a tragic accident claimed the life of schoolboy Szymon.
Szymon, A Pupil at Northfleet Technology College, Fatally Hit
The victim, locally named as Szymon, was a pupil at Northfleet Technology College. He was struck by a white Mercedes Sprinter minibus on Vale Road at around 8.25am on Wednesday, 2 February 2022. The crash happened near the junction with Colyer Road and Park Avenue.
Emergency Crews Rush to Scene, But Child Dies at Hospital
kent-police/" title="Kent Police" data-wpil-keyword-link="linked" data-wpil-monitor-id="6127">Kent Police and ambulance crews arrived quickly and rushed the secondary school-aged boy to hospital. Sadly, he later died from his injuries. His family has been informed.
Witnesses and Drivers Urged to Come Forward
- Kent Police are appealing for anyone who saw the collision or the events leading up to it to get in touch.
- Drivers are urged to check dashcam footage that could help the investigation.
- Contact Kent Police on 01622 798538 with reference 02-0167.
This heartbreaking incident has sent shockwaves through the local community as officers continue their investigation.
