08/08/2014

Child Dies After Being Hit By Car

West Midlands Police have confirmed that a six-year-old girl has died after being hit by a car in West Bromwich.

According to police, the child and her mother were hit by a car on Lyng Lane at about 17:15 on Thursday.

The mother remains in hospital, but her condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

It is understood that the driver of a Land Rover is assisting police with their investigation.

(MH/JP)

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