Minsterley tragedy: Appeal for witnesses after 19-month-old boy killed by car

Police today appealed for witnesses after a 19-month-old boy was killed when he was hit by a car outside a shop in Minsterley.

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The road outside the Co-op store, petrol station and chip shop in Minsterley

The road outside the Friends chip shop Co-op food store and petrol station and the Muller factory was closed after the tragedy yesterday.

Police said the vehicle involved was a silver-coloured Hyundai Santa Fe.

A spokesman said: "The pedestrian, a 19-month old boy, was pronounced deceased at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are currently being supported by specialist officers."

Investigating officer, PC Mark Cranfield from West Mercia Police, said: "We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have any information to please come forward.