Autistic boy, seven, was killed when hit by car on dual carriageway after unlocking house door and escaping through open gate, inquest hears
- Posted on September 25, 2026
- By Daily Mail
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A tragic incident in Nottinghamshire resulted in the death of a seven-year-old autistic child who managed to unlock and escape through an open gate. Despite his mother's attempts to prevent him from leaving the property, the boy ventured onto a dual carriageway where he was struck by a vehicle. The inquest examination revealed critical details about the circumstances surrounding this devastating accident, raising important questions about child safety protocols and supervision measures for vulnerable children.
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