Girl, 11, dies after being hit by van
The junction of High Street and Station Road in Mosborough was closed following the accident
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An 11-year-old girl has died after she was struck by a van in Sheffield.
The child was hit by a white Ford Transit at the junction of High Street and Station Road in Mosborough just before 17:00 BST on Thursday.
South Yorkshire Police said the girl was taken to hospital but died a short time later.
A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and traffic offences. He has been released on police bail.
The force confirmed that the suspect was "co-operating" with police and thanked members of the public who had stopped at the scene to help the girl.
Anyone who witnessed the collision is asked to contact them.
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