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Girl, 14, killed in car collision | Girl, 14, killed in car collision |
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A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a collision with a car as she and a friend crossed the road. | A 14-year-old girl has been killed in a collision with a car as she and a friend crossed the road. |
The incident on the westbound A483 in Fabian Way, Swansea, happened at about 2200 BST on Friday. | The incident on the westbound A483 in Fabian Way, Swansea, happened at about 2200 BST on Friday. |
Police said the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Another girl, aged 14, was also hit by the car but received only minor injuries. | Police said the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene. Another girl, aged 14, was also hit by the car but received only minor injuries. |
The driver, a 28-year-old woman, was not injured. Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward. | The driver, a 28-year-old woman, was not injured. Officers are appealing for witnesses to come forward. |
The road near the Cape Horner Public House and the SA1 development was closed for a short time for police to investigate the incident, which involved a silver Toyota Yaris which was heading into the city. | The road near the Cape Horner Public House and the SA1 development was closed for a short time for police to investigate the incident, which involved a silver Toyota Yaris which was heading into the city. |
The family of the dead girl, who was from the northern suburbs of the city, are being supported by a police liaison officer. | The family of the dead girl, who was from the northern suburbs of the city, are being supported by a police liaison officer. |
The westbound A483 in Fabian Way, Swansea where the incident took place | |
A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: "The road was closed for some time whilst an investigation was undertaken. A police family liaison officer is supporting the deceased's family. | A spokeswoman for South Wales Police said: "The road was closed for some time whilst an investigation was undertaken. A police family liaison officer is supporting the deceased's family. |
"Witnesses are sought to the collision and to the movements of the two females and the car involved prior to it. | "Witnesses are sought to the collision and to the movements of the two females and the car involved prior to it. |
"Witnesses should contact the Western Roads Policing Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers." | "Witnesses should contact the Western Roads Policing Unit on 101 or Crimestoppers." |
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