The accident happened on IJdoornlaan, at the intersection with Beemsterstraat in the Waterlandpleinbuurt. The police cannot say anything about the age of the child at this time. The emergency services are currently still helping the child.
The truck driver has been arrested by the police for questioning. This is standard procedure in serious accidents. The arrest says nothing about the driver’s role in the accident.
It is not yet clear how exactly the accident could have happened. The police are investigating the intersection and have closed the street. Witnesses who saw the accident are asked to come forward.