Boy, 10, dies 'falling off lorry'

Jordan Lee Widdall-Hughes was pronounced dead in hospital

Children have been warned not to play around traffic on a busy main road after a 10-year-old boy died apparently falling from the back of a lorry.

Jordan Lee Widdall-Hughes, from Pill, Newport, was fatally injured falling on the Southern Distributor Road (SDR).

The incident happened just before 1800 BST on Tuesday.

The lorry driver was initially arrested on suspicious on causing death by dangerous driving, but he is now being treated as a witness, police said.

Jordan was pronounced dead at the Royal Gwent Hospital, Newport, an hour after the incident.

Gwent Police said local residents in Pill had spoken of a rise in the number of children playing on or around moving vehicles.

Ch Insp John Pavett said: "This is a terrible tragedy and unfortunately Jordan's actions have had fatal consequences.

"The SDR is a major trunk road, which is busy at all times during the day.

"We want to send out a clear message to other children and their families that it is not a playground nor a place for practical jokes, which can - as we have seen - go tragically wrong.

"Our condolences go out to Jordan's family."

Police are still appealing for witnesses and are asked to contact Gwent Police on 01633 838 111 or the Collision Investigation Unit on 01633 643 091.