A BURNLEY schoolboy who lost his life after a road accident last Friday had suffered multiple injuries, an inquest opening was told.

The hearing was told John Paul Henry Fallon, 13, of Irene Street, Burnley, died in Burnley General Hospital after the crash in Brunshaw Road.

Coroner's officer Roy Curwen told the hearing the teenager had been identified by his mother, Michelle Bailey. The inquest was adjourned for further inquiries.