Boy, 4, dies after car and off-road bike crash
A four-year-old boy died following a collision between a car and an off-road bike in Newark, Nottinghamshire. Police have arrested two men on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving as the investigation continues.
Why it matters
The incident highlights public safety concerns regarding the use of off-road vehicles in residential areas.
Image caption, Nottinghamshire Police said officers were called to Churchill Drive on Sunday evening
A four-year-old boy has died after a car and an off-road bike were involved in a crash in Newark.
Nottinghamshire Police said emergency services were called to Churchill Drive at about 18:00 BST on Sunday after receiving reports of a collision.
The boy, who was a passenger on the off-road bike, was declared dead at the scene.
A 24-year-old man who was riding on the same bike suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, and has also been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
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