Tragedy struck in County Londonderry as a 12-year-old girl lost her life in a devastating crash. The young girl, who was on the brink of celebrating her 13th birthday next month, was struck by a car after disembarking from a school bus on Hillhead Road in Castledawson around 16:00 GMT on Wednesday, according to authorities. The area was cordoned off in the aftermath of the collision but has since been reopened for traffic.
Insp Adair of the Police Service of Northern Ireland made a plea for anyone who may have captured video footage of the scene to come forward with their recordings. It is believed that there were numerous witnesses in the vicinity at the time of the incident. Police have urged individuals not to share any footage on social media platforms but instead to submit it through the Major Incident Public Portal.
The local community, as expressed by SDLP councillor Denise Johnston, is reeling from the heartbreaking news. The tragic loss of yet another young girl from Castledawson has left residents in a state of “absolute shock.” Johnston acknowledged the immense pain and sorrow that comes with losing a child, describing it as every parent’s worst nightmare. She extended her thoughts and prayers to the grieving family and offered reassurance that the compassionate people of Castledawson would come together to support them during the challenging days and weeks ahead
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