Boy, 13, dies after being hit by car while riding bike in Cheshire as Macclesfield Town FC pays tribute
He died in hospital after being taken in with 'serious injuries'
A TEENAGE boy has died after being hit by a car while he was riding his bike in Macclesfield, Cheshire.
The 13-year-old was involved in a collision with a silver Dodge Caliber on Silk Road at 8.13am today.
He was taken to the Royal Manchester Hospital with 'serious injuries', where he later died.
Police attended the scene, keeping the road closed until 2.44pm today.
The boy's family are receiving care from specialist officers.
Police are appealing for witnesses to provide information about the incident.
Macclesfield Town Football Club tweeted their condolences to the boy's family.
The club said: "We would like to express our deepest sympathy to the family of the teenage boy who was involved in a tragic accident on the Silk Road this morning.
"Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this devastating news."
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