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A 12-year-old girl has been killed after a hit-and-run
The two schoolgirls were mowed down by a black Volkswagen Golf in Oldham at 7.15pm on Ashton Road, near Copster Hill Road, Greater Manchester Police confirmed.
The driver of the vehicle did not stop at the incident and police and still trying to locate the driver.
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An 11-year-old girl remains in a critical condition in hospital
These are tragic circumstances where a young girl has lost her life and I would urge anyone who knows anything to do with this collision to contact police immediately
The older of the girls died at the scene while the other girl is in a critical condition after being rushed to hospital.
The family of the deceased girl has been informed yet she has not been formally identified.
Sergeant Lee Westhead, from Greater Manchester Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “These are tragic circumstances where a young girl has lost her life and I would urge anyone who knows anything to do with this collision to contact police immediately.
“Another girl is currently fighting for her life in hospital and specially trained officers are supporting the families involved.
“Officers are at the scene trying to establish exactly what happened while we also have a dedicated team trying to locate the driver of the car.
“If you have any information about this collision then please contact us. If you saw a black Golf in the area around the time of this incident then I would also urge you to call us.”
Roads around the area have been cordoned off as authorities search the scene for evidence.
Drivers have been urged to use alternative routes.
Anyone with information about the incident has been urged to call the collision unit on 0161 856 4741 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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