A 12-year-old boy has died and five others were injured in a “deliberate” hit-and-run crash near a school.
The crash happened near Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex, at about 15:20 GMT.
A murder probe has now been launched after the silver Ford KA involved left the scene near Debden Park High School in Loughton, Essex.
The road remains closed in both directions and a large emergency services presence – reportedly including eight police cars – is still at the scene.
“We have launched a murder investigation following a fatal collision in Loughton earlier today. A 12-year-old boy has sadly died,” a police spokesman said.
“We are appealing for help to find a silver Ford KA in connection with the collision this afternoon in Willingale Road.
