A girl was killed at a pedestrian crossing in Halifax over the weekend after being struck by a car.
Shortly after 11 am, a black Vauxhall Corsa struck the nine-year-old in Halifax, badly injuring her.
She passed away in a hospital, according to the police.
After a PCSO on duty stumbled upon the event, emergency personnel were on the scene in King Cross Street quickly.
According to reports, she was crossing the street with an adult when the accident occurred.
Paramedics took the girl to hospital for emergency treatment in a critical condition.
Officers confirmed today that the schoolgirl had died, and that the family have requested privacy at this time.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: ‘We can confirm that a nine-year-old girl who was seriously injured in a collision in Halifax on Saturday (8 July) has now died.
‘We would ask that people are respectful of the family’s privacy at this exceptionally difficult time.
‘Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the collision, which happened shortly after 11am on King Cross Street near to the junction with Park Road and involved a black Vauxhall Corsa.
‘The driver of the Vauxhall Corsa, a 53-year-old man, was arrested and has been released on bail.
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