Child (2) killed after struck by van in North

A two-year-old girl died last night after being struck by a van in Co Down

A two-year-old girl died last night after being struck by a van in Co Down. The toddler was hit by the white-coloured vehicle shortly before 6pm at Hill Street in Newry.

She was taken to hospital where she died from her injuries a short time later.

The PSNI has appealed for witnesses to the incident.

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