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A 12-YEAR-OLD girl has died, while an 11-year-old is in a critical condition, after a hit and run in Manchester yesterday evening
It happened on Ashton Road near to Copster Hill Road in Oldham at around 7.15pm.
Helena Kotlaroba died at the scene while Zaneta Krokova is in a critical condition in hospital.
It’s reported that the young girls were crossing the road holding hands when they were struck by a car.
The driver of the car did not stop and officers are currently trying to locate them. Police are searching for the driver of a black Volkswagen Golf.
Sergeant Lee Westhead, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “These are tragic circumstances where a young girl has lost her life and I would urge anyone who knows anything to do with this collision to contact police immediately.
“Another girl is currently fighting for her life in hospital and specially trained officers are supporting the families involved.”
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Heatbreaking
Poor little mites, incredibly sad. Hope they catch and nail the b**stard.
How horrific…the poor, poor little girls.
Leaving the scene like that is utterly pathetic. I hope whoever did this is caught and has the book thrown at them.
Leaving the scene is the most cowardly thing possible. I hope they get whoever did it and they do serious time.
At least this is in the UK so when the selfish git is caught they WILL get an adequate sentence and not a suspended sentence…
Absolutely heartbreaking for the parents!!! I hope the little girl recovers. R.I.P for the little girl who wasn’t so lucky
Ffs
RIP poor little kid i cant imagine what her patents are going through right now.best of luck to t he cops for finding the driver
Depressing – a week ago celebrating christmas. Holding hands really does personalise this tragedy – doing the responsibled thing. i hope the driver is caught and their life to be lived in infamy for what theyve done.
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