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Boy, 11, dies in Titchfield after being hit by two cars | Boy, 11, dies in Titchfield after being hit by two cars |
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An 11-year-old boy died when he was hit by two cars on a dual carriageway. | |
The crash, involving a Vauxhall Mokka and a VW Golf, happened as he crossed the A27 Southampton Road, Titchfield in Hampshire at about 16:30 BST on Monday. | |
The boy was taken to hospital where he later died. Police said they were working to establish the exact circumstances of what happened. | |
The crash happened near Titchfield Primary School where the boy was an ex-pupil. | |
The school said its first aiders provided immediate help. | |
In a statement, head teacher Michelle Stephens said: "I am grateful to the police officers in attendance who praised their efforts. | |
"I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the family." | |
She said the school was doing "all we can to support our pupils with any worry or upset they may experience". | |
Specialist officers are supporting the boy's family. | Specialist officers are supporting the boy's family. |