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Boy cyclist, 8, killed in crash with crane Kyle Allan, 8, killed in crash with crane in Aberdeen
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An eight-year-old boy has died after his bicycle was involved in a collision with a mobile crane. An eight-year-old boy who died after his bicycle was involved in a collision with a mobile crane in Aberdeen has been formally identified.
Police were called to the scene on Aberdeen's Great Northern Road, close to the Haudagain Roundabout, at 19:34 on Tuesday. Police were called to the scene on Aberdeen's Great Northern Road, close to the Haudagain roundabout, at 19:34 on Tuesday.
The boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later. Kyle Allan was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later.
The road was closed and an area cordoned off while accident investigations were carried out. The road was closed and an area cordoned off for investigation.
A police spokesperson, appealing for witnesses, confirmed: "An eight-year-old boy was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. He sadly succumbed to his injuries."