Girl, 9, dies after being hit by bus
The children were hit on Watling Street near the junction with Halcot Avenue in Bexleyheath
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A nine-year-old girl who was hit by a bus in south-east London last weekend has died.
The girl was hit along with her five-year-old brother on Watling Street, near the junction with Halcot Avenue, in Bexleyheath, shortly after 09:00 BST on Saturday while with a family member.
She was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries but died on Monday afternoon.
The driver of the bus was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury through dangerous driving and drug-driving and has since been bailed pending further inquiries.
The boy was also taken to hospital, as a precaution.
Their family has been informed of the girl's death and is being supported by specialist officers.
Detectives investigating the incident are urging witnesses to come forward.
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- Published3 August
