Boy, 15, dies after being hit by a bus while walking on Brighton sea front
His next of kin have been informed
A TEENAGER has died after being hit by a double decker bus while walking on Brighton sea front.
The 15-year-old boy was rushed to hospital but died within an hour of the tragic crash.
A spokesman for Sussex Police said officers and paramedics were called at 12.51am today to Marine Parade, Brighton.
"A teenage boy has sadly died after being in collision with a bus in Brighton in the early hours of this morning," he said.
"The 15-year-old boy from Brighton was rushed to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, but was declared dead at 1.19am."
The boy's next of kin have been informed.
Horrifying photos show part of the bus' windscreen smashed and caved in from the force of the impact.
Martin Harris, managing Director of Brighton and Hove Buses, confirmed that one of their vehicles had been involved in the crash.
He said: “In the early hours of this morning, a terrible accident occurred involving one of our buses.
“The poor young lad who was struck tragically died in hospital later.
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"We are all very saddened by this awful news and our thoughts are with his family and friends who must be absolutely devastated."
He added: “Our driver is utterly distraught. We are giving him our complete support during this awful time for all concerned.”
An inquest into the boy's death will be opened next week.
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