Castledawson: NI schoolgirl (11) dies after being struck by car after getting off bus
The accident happened in Castledawson area. (Stock image) (Photo by Kevin Scott)
An 11-year-old girl has died after a tragic accident moments after getting off her schoolbus in Co Derry.
The incident happened in Castledawson on Wednesday afternoon.
Police said the girl was struck by a car after exiting the schoolbus on the Hillhead Road shortly after 4pm.
The girl is a first year pupil at St Pius X College in Magherafelt.
Inspector Adair said: “There was a large number of people in the vicinity at the time who may have recorded video footage of the scene.
“I would ask anyone with footage not to share it on social media, but instead forward it to police through the Major Incident Public Portal. This footage will be of great assistance to officers investigating the collision.
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