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| Two boys killed crossing motorway | Two boys killed crossing motorway |
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| Two boys aged six and seven years old have been knocked down and killed as they tried to push their scooters across a busy three-lane motorway. | Two boys aged six and seven years old have been knocked down and killed as they tried to push their scooters across a busy three-lane motorway. |
| The pair were making their way across the westbound carriageway of the M56 at Preston Brook, near Runcorn, when they were hit. | The pair were making their way across the westbound carriageway of the M56 at Preston Brook, near Runcorn, when they were hit. |
| Cheshire Police say at least three cars were involved in the incident and the boys were pronounced dead at the scene. | Cheshire Police say at least three cars were involved in the incident and the boys were pronounced dead at the scene. |
| The incident took place just before 1930 BST on Wednesday. | The incident took place just before 1930 BST on Wednesday. |
| The boys, who have not yet been formally identified, are thought to be from the nearby Murdishaw area of Runcorn. | The boys, who have not yet been formally identified, are thought to be from the nearby Murdishaw area of Runcorn. |
| It is understood the boys had been reported missing a little while earlier and police were said to be looking for them at the time of the incident. | |
| Neighbours in the close where the boys lived were said to be in "deep shock" after a woman who lives nearby broke the news to residents. | |
| Officers have confirmed the youngsters were not running away from any other incident. | Officers have confirmed the youngsters were not running away from any other incident. |
| The Chester-bound carriageway, a busy route for those commuting between Manchester and Cheshire, was closed temporarily by police while investigations were carried out. | The Chester-bound carriageway, a busy route for those commuting between Manchester and Cheshire, was closed temporarily by police while investigations were carried out. |
| The motorway would have been busy at that time and police are appealing for witnesses. | The motorway would have been busy at that time and police are appealing for witnesses. |