Boy, four, dies after being hit by car in Leeds

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car outside a medical centre.

Boy, four, dies after being hit by car in Leeds

A four-year-old boy has died after being hit by a car outside a medical centre.

Officers at West Yorkshire Police are investigating the incident which happened in Leeds on Saturday afternoon.

The force said it was called at 4.53pm to reports of a collision outside the Reginald Centre on Chapeltown Road.

A spokesman said: "Emergency services including ambulance were at the scene in three minutes and found a four-year-old child with serious injuries.

"The young boy was taken to Leeds General Infirmary and was sadly pronounced deceased."

The youngster's parents are being supported by specialist officers as inquiries take place, police said.

PA

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