Schoolboy, 11, killed in horror minibus crash on M4 that also left child, 6, dead is pictured
No arrests have been made at this time
CRASH TRAGEDY Schoolboy, 11, killed in horror minibus crash on M4 that also left child, 6, dead is pictured
AN 11-year-old boy who died in a horror minibus crash has been pictured for the first time.
Othniel Adoma was killed in the incident, along with another child, aged six, on the M4 at junction 10 in Berkshire on May 11.
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Othniel Adoma was killed in the incident
Credit: Thames Valley Police
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Another boy, aged six, was also killed, though has not been identified
Credit: Thames Valley Police
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No arrests have yet been made
Credit: Thames Valley Police
Cops have now confirmed his name and released several photos of the tragic child.
At around 2.25pm on Sunday, May 11, a white Ford Transit minibus overturned at the exit slip road onto the A329M.
No other vehicles were involved in the collision.
As was confirmed last month, another child, a six-year-old boy, also died in the collision.
Five other children who were injured in the collision have now been discharged from hospital.
Thames Valley Police's Serious Collision Investigation Unit is investigating the collision.
No arrests have been made at this time.
At the time, a Thames Valley Police spokesperson said: "The M4 eastbound exit slip road onto the A329M at J10 remains closed as we deal with a major incident.
"Officers remain at the scene after a minibus overturned. This was a single vehicle collision and no arrests have been made.
"Sadly, a child died in the collision and our thoughts remain with the family who are being supported at this extremely difficult time.
"Other passengers sustained serious injuries, requiring hospital treatment.
"We would ask motorists to continue to avoid the area. Thank you."
Six ambulances and five critical care units were at the scene, according to South Central Ambulance Service.
Do you know more? Email ryan.merrifield@thesun.co.uk
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The M4 was closed to traffic in Berkshire after the crash
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