HAMPSHIRE police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after an 11-year-old boy died when he was hit by two cars.

Emergency services were called to Southampton Road, Titchfield, at about 4.26pm yesterday following the incident.

Police say the boy, a pedestrian, was crossing the road when he was hit by a Vauxhall Mokka and a VW Golf. He was taken to hospital, but was later pronounced dead.

Cheryl Robinson, a 60-year-old resident in Titchfield, said: "The road was closed off until 9pm that night and my neighbour said she saw a boy lying on the ground when she was driving past just after it happened.

"She also told me there was an older lady who was sitting in the middle of the recreation ground crying her eyes out."

Another resident said: "I have known him all of his life as I felt like crying when I heard the news. I have seen him grow up, as I live across the road from him, and it is just so hard. I was shivering after I was told he was dead as well."

Specialist officers are providing support to the boy’s family and no other injuries occurred at the scene.

A spokesperson from Hampshire police said: "Anyone with information, please contact us on 101, quoting reference number 44190190663."