Halifax crash: Girl, 9, critically injured after being hit by car

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The child was crossing King Cross Street with an adult when she was struck by a black Vauxhall Corsa

A nine-year-old girl has been critically injured after being hit by a car on a pedestrian crossing.

West Yorkshire Police said it happened in King Cross Street, in Halifax, near to the junction with Park Road, at about 11:00 BST on Saturday.

The force said the girl was crossing the road with an adult when she was hit by a black Vauxhall Corsa.

A 53-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.

The force has appealed for anyone who witnessed the collision to come forward.

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