Boy critical after being hit by lorry near Penrith

The boy was taken to hospital in an air ambulance

Author: Adam FawcettPublished 15th Jun 2023
Last updated 15th Jun 2023

A boy is critically ill in hospital after being hit by a lorry near Penrith.

Emergency services were called to the Kemplay Bank roundabout on the A66 at around 12.41 yesterday.

The 17 year old boy, who police say is from Penrith, was taken to hospital in an air ambulance. He is in a critically condition.

Police are now appealing for information.

Anyone who saw anything is asked to contact officers on 101.

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