Boy, 8, hit by lorry was walking to west London gurdwara

An 8-year-old boy was hit by a lorry while walking to a gurdwara in west London. The incident occurred on [date] on [street name] as the boy was crossing the road on his way to attend prayers at the gurdwara.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries. The driver of the lorry remained at the scene and is cooperating with the police investigation.

Local residents have expressed their shock and concern over the incident, and have called for increased safety measures to be put in place to protect pedestrians, especially children, in the area.

Our thoughts are with the boy and his family during this difficult time. We hope for a speedy recovery for the young child.