Police in Dewsbury today: Two-year-old girl dies after being hit by a car in Dewsbury

By Sarah Fitton
Published 20th May 2023, 16:40 BST
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A two-year-old has died after being hit by a car in Dewsbury.

Police were called to Millwater Avenue at 10.13am today (Saturday) by paramedics.

The little girl was taken to hospital in what police described as a “critical condition” but was tragically pronounced dead a short time later.

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Officers have cordoned off Millwater Avenue while investigations take place.

Police were called by paramedicsPolice were called by paramedics
Police were called by paramedics

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The incident is being treated as a sudden unexpected death in childhood and we ask that people consider the family and respect their privacy at what is clearly a very difficult time for them.”