Young girl dies in RTC

Monday 3 November
19.17 Rodford Way, Yate

A young girl has died following an road traffic collision.

When firefighters arrived at the scene, they found a small van, with a young female, thought to be around 13-years-old trapped underneath.

Using hydraulic lifting equipment firefighters raised the vehicle, as they believed the girl was still alive. However, when paramedics arrived on the scene they confirmed that she had sadly died.

Crews then assisted with the recovery of the body and the incident was left in the hands of the police.