Liverpool girl, 12, dies after being hit by van

Lexi McDavid died in hospital after she was hit by van in Liverpool

A 12-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a van as she got off a bus.

Lexi McDavid, from Huyton, was struck by a white Mercedes on Princess Drive, Liverpool, at about 15:30 BST on Tuesday.

She was taken to Alder Hey Children's Hospital but she died a short time later.

Merseyside Police said the van driver had remained at the scene and was assisting officers with their investigation.

Det Sgt Andy Roper said: "Our thoughts and condolences are very much with the family of Lexi, who has lost her life at a tragically young age, and they are receiving the support of specialist officers."

He urged anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on dashcam or other devices to come forward.

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