School pay tribute to boy, 12, killed after e-scooter collision in Bordesley Green, Birmingham

Washwood Heath Academy Trust, which runs the school of the 12-year-old boy who was killed after his ‘e-scooter collided with a bus’ in Birmingham’s Bordesley Green, have paid tribute to him.

The school boy was riding an e-scooter when he collided with a bus on Bordesley Green, near to the junction with Belchers Lane, just before 8am on Tuesday (December 6).

He was sadly confirmed dead at the scene, despite the efforts of paramedics. The road was cordoned off while crash investigators examined the scene and police are urging any witnesses to get in touch.

School tribute

Following the tragic incident, A statement from the school Trust, read: “Washwood Heath Multi Academy Trust extends its deepest sympathy to the family of one of our young people, who was tragically killed in an accident on their way to school.

“We are supporting our young people and our staff at this time and are in contact with the family to support in whatever way we can.”

Voi working with West Midlands Police after tragic death

Following the tragic incident, a Voi spokesman, said: “First and foremost our thoughts are with the deceased’s family and friends. The news of this tragic accident has shocked us deeply.

“We’re liaising with West Midlands Police and providing them with all the necessary information and we will be fully supportive of their ongoing investigation. Based on the notification we received from the police, we understand that the deceased was involved in an accident on Tuesday 6th December. We will not provide any further comment on the details of the incident at this moment in time.”

A Birmingham City Council spokesperson, added: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy at this awful time. Police are investigating the circumstances of the collision and have appealed for witnesses, so we would not be able to comment further while that is on-going.”