11-year-old girl killed in tragic road accident in Co. Derry

The tragic accident happened in Co. Derry on Wednesday

The girl, believed to be just 11 years old, died following a collision outside Castledawson on Wednesday, March 5th.

The young girl was reportedly struck by a car after she exited a school bus on the Hillhead Road shortly after 4 pm.

The public has been urged not to share footage of the devastating accident on social media.

Police in Derry are investigating the tragic accident and are urging witnesses to come forward.

The PSNI stated: "An 11-year-old girl has sadly died following a collision outside Castledawson on Wednesday afternoon, 5th March.

"The girl was struck by a car after exiting a school bus on the Hillhead Road shortly after 4 pm."

Inspector Adair added:

"There was a large number of people in the vicinity at the time who may have recorded video footage of the scene.

"I would ask anyone with footage not to share it on social media, but instead forward it to police through the Major Incident Public Portal. This footage will be of great assistance to officers investigating the collision.

"The Hillhead Road has reopened following this serious collision, and our investigation continues."

Anyone with any information, dash-cam footage or images taken at the scene can also call on 101, quoting reference number 1038 05/03/25.

We're keeping the young girl's family in our thoughts.