Girl, 5, dies in horror crash as van driver arrested

Girl, 5, dies in horror crash as van driver arrested A five-year-old girl involved in a collision with a van in Newry, Northern Ireland, was rushed to hospital but tragically died from her injuries, police have confirmed A five-year-old girl has tragically died after being rushed to hospital following a horror collision with a van, police have said. Officers received a report at around 9.25pm on Sunday, June 21, of a collision involving a black Ford Tourneo van and child in the Springfarm Heights area of Newry, Northern Ireland. The youngster was taken to hospital where she tragically later died from her injuries, reports Belfast Live. The driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene. Detective Inspector Stewart from the Police Service's Collision Investigation Unit said: "Officers attended, and the driver of the van, a 40-year-old woman, was arrested at the scene. "She remains in custody at this time as enquiries continue into the circumstances of the collision. The Carnagat Road also remains closed at its junctions with Springfarm Heights and Stony Hill. "Police would like to hear from witnesses or anyone who may have captured dash-cam or other footage of what happened, which could assist with our enquiries." Witnesses or members of the public with information call PSNI on 101, quoting reference 1552 21/06/26, or submit information online here.