A 12-year-old girl has died after being struck by a van as she was getting off a bus in Liverpool.
Lexi McDavid, from Huyton, Merseyside, was hit by a white Mercedes on Princess Drive at around 3.30pm on Tuesday, June 7.
The young girl died a short time after being admitted to Alder Hey Children's Hospital.
Merseyside Police said the van driver remained at the scene and assisted the officers with their investigation.
12-year-old Lexi McDavid was killed after being hit by a van.
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Det Sgt Andy Roper said: "Our thoughts and condolences are very much with the family of Lexi, who has lost her life at a tragically young age, and they are receiving the support of specialist officers."
On Facebook, hundreds of tributes have poured in as many look to send their condolences to the family.
Marie Lythgoe said: So tragic RIP Lexie, heaven's gained a special angel. Condolences to all family & friends. God bless."
The Police are urging anyone with any information to come forward.
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Danielle McDermott added: Oh how awful. What a beautiful young girl. My thoughts and prayers go out to her family at this devastating time."
Andy Roper from the Merseyside Police has urged anyone with any information relating to the incident to come forward, urging them to do so "as soon as possible".
“An investigation is ongoing and we’d ask that anyone who witnessed the collision or captured anything on dashcam or other devices and has yet to come forward does so as soon as possible.
"Your information could be vital to our investigation.
“Whether you come to us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, all information will be acted upon.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to call Merseyside Police's Matrix Serious Collision Investigation Unit on 0151 777 5747, email sciu@merseyside.police.uk or contact @MerPolCC on Twitter quoting reference 22000392385.
The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
