A TRAGIC 14-year-old boy died and two other people were injured after a van crashed into a bus stop just days before Christmas.
Police were scrambled to Greenwich, South East London, after the horror unfolded yesterday at around 3.30pm.
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The boy died in a crash in Greenwich
The schoolboy sadly couldn't be saved and was declared dead around an hour later in hospital.
Two other pedestrians - a 40-year-old woman and eight-year-old boy - were also rushed to hospital but their injuries are not believed to life-threatening.
The van driver, 40, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after stopping at the scene.
He has been released under investigation.
Police are now investigating the crash and are asking for anyone with information come forward.
Detective Inspector Lucie Card, leading the investigation said: “This is a tragic incident which has resulted in the death of a 14-year-old boy.
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"Our investigation into what happened is well underway but we need anyone who witnessed what happened to come forward and speak to us.
"Likewise, I would also ask any motorists in the area to review any dashcam footage that may have captured this collision.
"It is vital that with give this child’s family answers about what led to his death just a few days before Christmas.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting reference CAD 4357/21Dec.