Edinburgh man charged after schoolboy killed in bin lorry crash

An Edinburgh man has been charged following a fatal crash that killed a young schoolboy when he was knocked down by a bin lorry. Thomas Wong, 11, was hit as he rode his bike in the Whitehouse Road area of the capital on Friday, March 1, around 8.20am. Emergency services attended but the boy was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

Nine months after the incident, officers confirmed a 28-year-old man has been charged with a road traffic offence and a report has been submitted to the Procurator Fiscal. He is expected to appear in court at a later date. The 11-year-old's parents previously paid tribute to their son and said: "We are utterly heartbroken.

Thomas was the perfect son. He was the best little brother to his older sister and was adored by all his family. "Thomas went to Cramond Primary School which he loved.

He made good friends there. We will all miss him terribly. We are very grateful for all the sympathy and heartfelt messages we have received from people.

Thank you." Helen Donaldson, head teacher at Cramond Primary School, also paid tribute. She said: "We are utterly devastated by the tragic news of the sudden death of one our pupils.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends during this incredibly difficult time. "He was always smiling. He was a positive, friendly and curious member of our school community.

He was kind and always eager to support others, and will be greatly missed by all of us."