26/07/2005

11-year-old girl dies following car accident

An 11-year-old girl who was struck by a car in Co Down last week has died in hospital.

The victim was walking along the Whitechurch Road, between Millisle and Ballywalter, last Thursday when the accident occurred.

The girl's sister, who was with her at the time, was also injured in the incident however her condition is described as comfortable. The driver of the car, meanwhile, was treated for minor injuries.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact them.

(MB/SP)

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