A teenage boy has died after his e-bike collided with an ambulance in Salford.
Greater Manchester Police said traffic officers began following the boy, 15, along Fitzwarren Street at around 2pm and onto Lower Seedley Road, before their vehicle was blocked off by bollards.
The force said that the collision between the e-bike and the ambulance took place on Langworthy Road “a short time later”.
The incident had been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct “in line with normal proceedings”, Greater Manchester Police added – with the IOPC leading the investigation.
An IOPC spokesperson said: “We were notified by Greater Manchester Police due to the fact a police vehicle had been following the e-bike shortly before the collision.
“We have sent investigators to the scene of the collision, at the junction of Langworthy Road and Lower Seedley Road, as well as to the police post-incident procedures, to begin gathering evidence.
“Our investigation is at a very early stage and we will provide further details once we are in a position to do so.”
It comes after 15-year-old Harvey Evans and 16-year-old Kyrees Sullivan were killed in an e-bike collision after being followed by a police van in Cardiff last month, sparking a riot in the aftermath.
Greater Manchester Police said: “In line with normal proceedings, the incident has been referred to IOPC who are now leading the investigation.
“A cordon remains in place on Langworthy Road.
“Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the boy who tragically died.”
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