10-year-old girl dies after being hit by a car in Bradford

WYP
Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 11th Feb 2025
Last updated 11th Feb 2025

A ten-year old girl's died after being hit by a car in Bradford.

Police were called to reports of a collision involving a car and two child pedestrians on Sunday evening just off Manchester Road.

A 16-year-old girl was also taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old man's been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving.

A Police statement said:

"Police are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision in Bradford.

"Officers were called at 6.32pm yesterday (9 February) to reports of a collision involving a silver Toyota Yaris and two child pedestrians on Ransdale Road, near to the junction of Ramsey Street.

"A 10 year old girl was taken to hospital, sadly she died from her injuries this morning.

"A 16 year old girl was also taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

"The driver of the Yaris, a 35 year old man, was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. He remains in police custody."

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