Girl, 11, dies after being hit by van

Police tape has been hung across a road to close off a junction. There is also a police car parked across the street and there are four officers in high-vis clothing.BBC/George Torr

The junction of High Street and Station Road in Mosborough was closed following the accident

Gina Bolton
BBC News, Yorkshire

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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