Police arrested a 36-year-old man today for dangerous driving, after an accident in which a 10-year-old boy was killed.

The man's private car reportedly collided with a goods van on Texaco Road at around 3.30pm. The van then hit a traffic sign and a lamppost, and was turned over on its side.

The driver, the boy and four other van passengers were sent to Yan Chai Hospital. The boy was later transferred to Princess Margaret Hospital, where he died at around 6pm.

Witnesses should call Police on 3661 1348.