Boy, 11, becomes second child to die after M4 minibus crash

An 11-year-old boy has become the second child to die after a minibus overturned on a motorway slip road.

Othniel Adoma, from Bracknell, Berkshire, died on Thursday, more than three weeks after the single-vehicle crash.

The white Ford Transit minibus overturned on the exit slip road at junction 10 of the M4 eastbound, near Wokingham, on Sunday May 11.

A six-year-old boy, who has not been named, also died in the collision.

Five other children who were injured have now been discharged from hospital.

Investigating officer Detective Sergeant Lyndsey Blackaby, of the serious collision investigation unit at Thames Valley Police, said: “My thoughts, and the thoughts of everyone at Thames Valley Police, are with the family and friends of Othniel Adoma.

“Othniel’s family has released these beautiful pictures of Othniel in his memory.

“Othniel’s family has asked that their privacy be respected at this difficult time.”

South Central Ambulance Service said it was first alerted to the crash at 2.24pm, with its first units arriving at the scene eight minutes later.

Five critical care units, including two air ambulance, attended the incident along with six ambulances.

No arrests have been made.