Schoolgirl, 11, dies after being hit by Range Rover as police arrest 33-year-old woman

Schoolgirl, 11, dies after being hit by Range Rover as police arrest woman, 33, on suspicion of death by dangerous driving

Young girl died following a collision in Rochdale at around 3.30pm this afternoon
She was pronounced dead at the scene despite efforts of emergency services
33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

By Faith Ridler For Mailonline

Published: 19:22 BST, 1 October 2018 | Updated: 02:32 BST, 2 October 2018

An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a Range Rover in Rochdale.

Police were called to reports of a serious collision between a red Range Rover and a pedestrian at just after 3.30pm this afternoon.

The young girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, on Taylor Street, despite the best efforts of the emergency services.

An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a Range Rover in Rochdale (pictured) at 3.30pm this afternoon

An 11-year-old girl has died after being hit by a Range Rover in Rochdale (pictured) at 3.30pm this afternoon

The young girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of attending emergency services

The young girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene despite the best efforts of attending emergency services

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody this evening.

A scene is in place and Taylor Street has been closed at the junction with Red Lane and Whitworth Street.

An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving

A scene is currently in place and Taylor Street has been closed at the junction with Red Lane and Whitworth Street

A scene is currently in place and Taylor Street has been closed at the junction with Red Lane and Whitworth Street

Police Sergeant Lee Westhead of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘This was an incredibly tragic incident that has left a family heartbroken and we have specially trained officers supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.

‘While we have a woman in custody, our investigation is clearly in its very early stages and I would urge anyone who witnessed this collision or has any information or dash-cam footage to please get in touch.’

Anyone with information should call 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1204 of 01/10/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.