Dangerous driving arrest after teen girl's death

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The girl died at the scene of the crash in the Caerau area of Cardiff

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A man has been arrested following the death of a 15-year-old girl who was hit by a car.

South Wales Police said the girl was struck on Heol Trelai in the Caerau area of Cardiff at 21:30 BST on Monday.

The girl was pronounced dead at the scene and a 40-year-old man from the area has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Police said their officers' thoughts "are with the family of the deceased".