A SCHOOLBOY pedestrian has tragically died after being hit by two cars.
The 14-year-old was walking in Rotherham when the horror unfolded at around 6.23pm yesterday.
1The boy died after being hit by two carsEmergency crews were scrambled to the scene but sadly he couldn’t be saved and was declared dead at the scene.
South Yorkshire Police confirmed both drivers raised the alarm and are assisting officers with their enquiries.
The force is now appealing for witnesses to come forward following the tragedy.
A spokesman said: “It is believed a grey Honda CR-V was travelling towards Thurcroft when it collided with the boy.
“A second vehicle, a white Citroen DS3, travelling towards Laughton, was then involved in a further collision with the boy.
“Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, the boy, aged 14, was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
“His family has been informed and is being supported by specially trained officers.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101 quoting incident number 755 of 26 January.
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