A five-year-old boy has tragically died in a road traffic accident, family friends have confirmed.
The child was struck by a vehicle and fatally injured in West Bromwich Road, Walsall on Sunday afternoon, July 17. Friends of the bereaved family attended the scene hours after the incident, telling Black Country Live : "The little one has died".
The collision is said to have occurred at the junction of The Broadway, with both roads cordoned off by police for several hours. Motorists were also advised to stay clear of the area and take alternative routes.
Two men at the scene, who are supporting the bereaved family, said that what happened was a tragedy. “The little one has died," one of them told Black Country Live. They went on to confirm that he was just five years old.
A woman at the scene added: “I heard sirens earlier today. It’s so sad what has happened, that poor boy."
Another local, who wished to remain anonymous, said: “I’m not sure what happened but this road can be so dangerous.”
Another man, who also wished to remain anonymous, said: “I’ve heard that a young lad has died. It’s just so very sad.”
A bin lorry could be seen in the middle of the residential road, parked next to the cordon throughout the day. It has since been recovered. Motorists were told to avoid the area and take alternative routes amid warnings West Bromwich Road and The Broadway was closed from 10.30am.
The routes have since reopened. BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Police for a full statement on the incident.
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