A teenage boy has sustained serious injuries after being hit by a bus in Sunderland.
Police were called at around 4.24pm on Wednesday (May 18) to the incident on Newcastle Road, close to the city's Greyhound Stadium.
It is understood the 15-year-old was crossing the road when he was hit by the bus. The driver remained at the scene and is supporting officers with their investigation.
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Paramedics were also called to the scene and gave him treatment before taking him to hospital with serious injuries. His family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
Police are now urging any witnesses or any drivers with dashcam footage to come forward.
Sergeant Steve Chappell, of Northumbria Police, said: “This is clearly a serious incident that has left a teenager in hospital.
“It happened on a busy road near the Greyhound Stadium – so we are appealing for anybody who was in the area at the time and who witnessed the collision to get in touch.
“We are also interested to hear from anybody who may have dashcam footage that can support our investigation.
“I would ask that the public refrain from any speculation both out in the local community and on social media as we determine the circumstances surrounding the collision.”
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the ‘Tell Us Something’ page of our website or by calling 101 quoting log NP-20220518-0807."
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