Boy, 15, dies in crash with ambulance in Salford after police e-bike pursuit

The boy was being followed by traffic officers before the force broke off their chase due to bollards.

Friday 9 June 2023 08:06, UK

A view of Lower Seedley Road at the junction with Langworthy Road in Salford
Image: A view of Lower Seedley Road at the junction with Langworthy Road in Salford
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A 15-year-old boy riding an electric bike has died in a collision with an ambulance after being followed by police in Salford.

Greater Manchester Police said officers began following a boy riding an e-bike at around 2pm today on Fitzwarren Street.

Police were forced to break off their chase because of bollards on Lower Seedley Road.

Flowers were left at the site in tribute to the youngster
Image: Flowers were left at the site in tribute to the youngster

But in a statement, the force said a short time later the e-bike and an ambulance collided on Langworthy Road.

The police added: "The 15-year-old boy riding the e-bike sadly died."

The boy collided with an ambulance on Langworthy Road. Pic: Google Maps
Image: The boy collided with an ambulance on Langworthy Road. Pic: Google Maps

The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) is now leading an investigation into what happened.

A cordon remains in place on Langworthy Road.

Greater Manchester Police said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who tragically died."

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