AN inquest has concluded the tragic death of a 10-year-old boy on one of Bradford's busiest roads was an "accident".

Tayyab Akram, of East Bowling, sustained serious head injuries after he was hit by a Mercedes Sprinter van while he was on foot on Wakefield Road on October 13, 2021.

The Year 6 Bradford Academy pupil was out running with members of Nelson's Boxing Academy when he decided to "take a shortcut" and went into the carriageway, the court heard.

His older brother, who is also a member of the club, sadly witnessed the fatal incident.

Coroner Crispin Oliver said: "It is particularly devastating for his brother. It was absolutely not his fault. He could do nothing to prevent this."

The court heard the driver rapidly decelerated but there was not sufficient time for them to avoid the collision.

Paramedics attended the scene and Tayyab was taken to Leeds General Infirmary, but despite treatment and the best efforts of the hospital, his condition sadly deteriorated.

He passed away on the evening of October 19.

Bradford Telegraph and Argus: Tayyab's funeral was attended by thousands of mournersTayyab's funeral was attended by thousands of mourners (Image: Newsquest)

In a family statement read out in court, Tayyab's uncle Umbar Akram described his nephew as a "popular and well-loved" boy with a "charismatic personality".

Tayyab was "extremely passionate" about boxing and was a member at Nelson's for over two years.

On the day, mother Rahana took Tayyab and his brother to Nelson's where he would train every Wednesday for two hours, between 6 and 8pm.

As usual, the 10-15 members, a mix of boys and girls aged seven-17, started their session with a one-hour run up and down Wakefield Road.

The court heard how the family never had any concerns about this as at least one adult would always be with the group.

The family statement said once Tayyab made a decision he would always act on it.

Tayyab said "I'm taking a shortcut' and went into the dual carriageway, the court heard.

It added that they hold no one responsible as it was a bad decision which led to the loss of life.

In the hearing, a representative from Bradford Council's Environmental Health Team said the club no longer holds the runs and no legal action was taken against them.

PS Michael Kilburn, of the Major Collision Enquiry Team at West Yorkshire Police, provided evidence.

CCTV footage showed the manner of the individual's driving was "unremarkable" in the lead-up to the collision.

Coroner Oliver concluded by saying: "It was a sudden spontaneous decision to cross the road without checking the traffic before anyone could have intervened.

"The driver had insufficient time to stop."