A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has died in hospital after being hit by a car on the M6.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the incident which happened at around 1.45pm yesterday on the M6 at Charnock Richard.
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The boy, who can be named as Iain Thornton from Gloucester, was airlifted to Alder Hey Children’s Hospital, where he later passed away.
Sergeant Lee Campbell of the Lancashire Road Policing Unit said: “These are tragic circumstances and my thoughts remain with this young man’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.
"I would appeal for anyone who saw what happened, and who hasn’t already spoken to the police, to get in touch with us."
Iain’s family have paid tribute to him saying Iain was 'a much loved son and brother'. The family now ask for their privacy to be respected.
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 776 of August 30th.
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