Police have arrested a 36-year-old man for the death of a 10-year-old boy, after his private car collided with a goods van in which the boy was riding.

About 3.30pm, a goods van driven by a 45-year-old man reportedly collided with the man’s private car on Texaco Road. The goods van then hit a traffic sign and a lamppost, and was turned over on its side.

The boy had severe head injuries. He was sent to Yan Chai Hospital and was later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he died at around 6pm.

The driver and four other van passengers were also injured, and were sent to Yan Chai Hospital.

Witnesses should call Police at 3661 1348.