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'Tragic accident' of Leeds toddler killed 'by father's car' | 'Tragic accident' of Leeds toddler killed 'by father's car' |
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A toddler has died after being hit by a car thought to be driven by her father. | A toddler has died after being hit by a car thought to be driven by her father. |
A black Toyota Avensis struck the 15-month-old girl in Cromwell Mount in Belle Isle, Leeds, at about 19:30 BST on Saturday. | |
She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary but was pronounced dead a short time later, West Yorkshire Police said. | She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary but was pronounced dead a short time later, West Yorkshire Police said. |
The driver of the car, understood to be the girl's father, has been spoken to by officers, the force added. | |
Sgt Carl Quinn said: "We are conducting a full investigation to establish the circumstances surrounding this child's death, although early indications are that this appears to have been a tragic accident. | |
"We are working closely with the child's family to support them at what will clearly be a very difficult time for them." | "We are working closely with the child's family to support them at what will clearly be a very difficult time for them." |
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