Arncliffe, Sydney: Boy, 14, dies after falling from e-bike
Emergency services were called to Broe Ave in Arncliffe, near Sydney Airport, about 2.45pm on Thursday following reports a rider had fallen from an e-bike.
When police arrived they found a 14-year old boy with serious injuries.
Paramedics treated him at the scene and rushed him to Sydney Children's Hospital in a critical condition, but NSW Police confirmed he in the evening he had died in hospital.
Anyone with information about the incident is urged to contact Crime Stoppers.
More to come.
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