Shortly after 6pm yesterday (Saturday, March 6) emergency services were called to Runshaw Hall Lane in Euxton following a report of a child being seriously injured.
Police, paramedics and fire service attended but sadly the child, aged 17, was pronounced dead at the scene.
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