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Sebastian McCormick

Tragedy as girl, 1, killed in Leeds after being hit by car

A one-year-old child has died after being hit by a car in Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police were called to an address on Coupland Road at 8.10pm on Friday night. They were called to a report of a small child being hit by a car on a driveway.

Emergency services attended the scene and the one-year-old girl was taken to hospital. Sadly she died in hospital from her injuries.

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The Major Collision and Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate and the family are being supported by specialist officers.

West Yorkshire Police said: “Police were called to an address on Coupland Road, Leeds at about 8.10pm on Friday September 16 to a report a one year old child had been seriously injured in a collision with a car on a driveway. Emergency Services attended the scene and a small female child was taken to hospital.

"Sadly, the child died shortly afterwards from her injuries. Enquiries remain ongoing today by the Major Collision and Enquiry Team and specialist officers are working to support the family at what is clearly a tragic time.”

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