Child pedestrian dies in horror crash involving a van as cops launch urgent appeal for dashcam footage

A YOUNG child has been killed after being struck by a van, as cops launch an urgent appeal.

Police responded to reports of a crash in Colehill, Dorset, at around 1.54pm today.

The horror smash unfolded on Cutlers Place, near to the junction with Middlehill Road.

Despite their best efforts paramedics sadly pronounced the child dead at the scene.

Dorset Police are urging any witnesses to come forward with information or dashcam footage.

A spokesperson for the force said...