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A six-year-old boy has died after a crash in Greater Manchester
12 April 2012
A six-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle, police said.
The youngster, who has not been named, suffered serious injuries when he collided with a Ford Maverick at around 1.45pm in Gloucester Crescent, Hindley, Greater Manchester.
He was taken to Wigan Royal Infirmary for treatment but later died.
Nobody else was injured in the crash, a spokesman for Greater Manchester Police said.
Traffic police are appealing for witnesses to call 0161 856 7201.