Boy, 10, is killed after being hit by a lorry while riding his bicycle close to school

A boy has been killed after being hit by a lorry while riding his bike in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire this morning.

Emergency services were called at 8.36am today to reports of a collision in Weasenham Lane involving a lorry and a boy riding a bike.

The incident occurred near Thomas Clarkson Academy, but it is not known if the boy attended the secondary school.

Emergency services were called at 8.36am today to reports of a collision in Weasenham Lane (pictured) involving a lorry and a boy riding a bike

 A spokesman for Canterbury Constabulary said: 'A boy has died following a collision in Wisbech this morning.

'Emergency services were called at 8.36am today to reports of a collision in Weasenham Lane involving a lorry and a boy riding a bike.

'Sadly the boy has died at the scene.

'The road is closed in both directions and motorists are advised to avoid the area or expect delays.' 

Police have also confirmed the boy was 10 years old.