A FOURTEEN-YEAR-OLD girl has died after being hit by a car on Saturday night.

Officers are appealing for witnesses following the fatal collision on Blackbrook Road, Blackbrook last night, Saturday, September 19.

At around 9.50pm, it was reported that a collision involving a car and girl pedestrian had taken place on Blackbrook Road.

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Emergency services attended and the pedestrian, a 14-year-old girl, was taken to hospital where she sadly died.

Her family have been informed and are being supported at this time, say police.

Two men, aged 18 and 19 have been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and they remain in custody for questioning.

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Officers are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the incident, or has any information, CCTV, or dashcam footage.