 Boy, 8, dies after being hit by lorry in Simei
SINGAPORE: An eight-year-old boy died after he was hit by a lorry on Tuesday.
The accident happened at Simei Street 3 in front of Simei MRT at about 3.15pm.
The Primary Three student of Changkat Primary suffered head injuries.
He was unconscious when taken to Changi General Hospital and was declared dead on arrival at 4.15pm.
His mother is believed to be a member of staff at the hospital.
The lorry driver, a man in his 50s, has been arrested.
Police are investigating the accident. - CNA/ir | 
