Boy (2) dies after being knocked down by car in Derry

PSNI say child hit by silver coloured Citroen Picasso on the Lone Moor Road

A two-year-old boy has died after being struck by a car in Derry.

The incident occurred at about 1.15pm on the Lone Moor Road and involved a silver coloured Citroen Picasso .

“The driver of the car has been spoken to by police and enquiries are currently ongoing,” a PSNI statement said.

The road remains closed

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Police appealed to anyone who witnessed the collision or who has any information to contact Strand Road on 101.

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