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Boy, 4, dies after car and off-road bike crash

Boy, 4, dies after car and off-road bike crash
BBC England Monday 31 August 2026, 14:13 UTC 1 min read
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A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving is in hospital.

A 24-year-old man arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving is in hospital.
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