11-year-old girl has died following a collision on Taylor Street

Taylor Street

An 11-year-old girl was sadly pronounced dead at the scene of a collision on Taylor Street, Rochdale despite the best efforts of the emergency services.

Shortly after 3.30pm on Monday 1 October 2018, police were called to reports of a serious collision between a red Range Rover and a pedestrian on Taylor Street.

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A 33-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. She remains in custody for questioning.

A cordon is in place and Taylor Street has been closed at its junction with Foxholes Road/Red Lane and its junction with Whitworth Road.

An investigation has been launched and enquiries are ongoing.

Police Sergeant Lee Westhead of GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “This was an incredibly tragic incident that has left a family heartbroken and we have specially trained officers supporting them at this unimaginably difficult time.

“While we have a woman in custody, our investigation is clearly in its very early stages and I would urge anyone who witnessed this collision or has any information or dash-cam footage to please get in touch.”

Anyone with information should call GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0161 856 4741 quoting reference number 1204 of 01/10/2018, or the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.