Boy, 11, is killed after being hit by a automotive throughout college rush hour

An 11-year-old boy has died after a car ploughed into him on Tuesday morning. 

Emergency services were rushed to Kilkeel in County Down, Northern Ireland, around 8am after reports of the smash. 

There they found the schoolboy seriously injured. He was rushed to hospital where he tragically died. 

Police Service of Northern Ireland said they first received calls of the horror Corcreaghan Road around 8am. 

A spokesperson said: ‘Officers attended, alongside our colleagues from partner emergency services.

‘Tragically, the young boy was pronounced deceased a short time later in hospital. 

‘Detectives are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the collision, and would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dashcam or other footage which could assist with inquiries. 

‘Please call us on 101, quoting reference 242 03/02/26, or submit information online at http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport.’ 

Corcreaghan Road in County Down where an 11-year-old boy was killed after being hit by a car during school rush hour 

DUP South Down MLA Diane Forsythe told the BBC she was ‘absolutely heartbroken as is the entire local community at this tragic news today’. 

‘My deepest condolences are with the entire family circle as well as many friends, the school family and wider community who are firmly in my thoughts and prayers.’ 

‘The devastating loss of a child is beyond measure and this one was one of the loveliest there are,’ she added.