Sussex crash: Boy, 11, dies after car collides with flatbed van

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Police at the scene on the B2095 in HooeImage source, Dan Jessup
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The child was seriously injured in the collision on the B2095 in Hooe

An 11-year-old boy has died after a crash involving a car and a flatbed van.

The child was seriously injured in the collision on the B2095 in Hooe, East Sussex, at 15:05 GMT on Thursday.

He was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Saturday. His next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers.

A 33-year-old man from Eastbourne has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

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The boy was airlifted to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Saturday

He remains in police custody and is awaiting interview.

Police have appealed for information and dashcam footage.

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