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Girl, eight, dies after being hit by a car in Salford Girl, eight, dies after being hit by a car in Salford
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An eight-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Salford.An eight-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in Salford.
Emergency services were called to Monton Road in the suburb of Monton at around 10.40am following reports of a collision between a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian. Emergency services were called to Monton Road in the suburb of Monton at about 10.40am after reports of a collision between a blue Vauxhall Corsa and a pedestrian. The child was pronounced dead at the scene.
The child was pronounced dead at the scene. A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is being held in custody, Greater Manchester police (GMP) said.
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and is being held in custody, Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said.
Monton Road remains closed between Cavendish Road and Half Edge Lane, the force said.Monton Road remains closed between Cavendish Road and Half Edge Lane, the force said.
Police Sgt Lee Westhead, of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said: “Tragically a young child lost her life this morning and we are doing all we can to support her family at this devastating time.” Sgt Lee Westhead of GMP’s serious collision investigation unit said: “Tragically a young child lost her life this morning and we are doing all we can to support her family at this devastating time. The road closures will remain in place throughout the afternoon as investigative work is carried out, so please avoid the area where possible.”
“The road closures will remain in place throughout the afternoon as investigative work is carried out so please avoid the area where possible.”
Anyone with any information is urged to call the SCIU on 0161 856 4741, or alternatively to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Anyone with any information is urged to call the SCIU on 0161 856 4741, or alternatively to contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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