A baby who died after she was struck by a car outside a hospital while in a pram suffered severe traumatic brain injuries, an inquest has heard.

Eight-month-old Mabli Cariad Hall from Neath, South Wales, was hit by a white BMW at the front entrance of Withybush Hospital in Havefordwest, Pembrokeshire, on 21 June.

She was initially airlifted for treatment in Cardiff but was later transferred to Bristol Children’s Hospital where she died four days later.

An inquest opened on Tuesday was adjourned while police investigations continue.

Mabli’s parents Rob and Gwen Hall said in a statement released following her death they will “cherish” their memories of their daughter.

“We are absolutely heartbroken by the death of our beautiful baby girl Mabli,” they said.

“She was adored by us and her five siblings and brought us so much joy in her short life.

“We will always remember Mabli’s beautiful little smile and cherish the time we had with her.”

They thanked everyone who had tried to help including emergency services and staff at Withybush Hospital, University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff and Bristol Children’s Hospital.

“Their strength and support allowed us to focus on Mabli,” they added.

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A GoFundMe page, organised by family friend Sinead Morris, which was set up to raise funds for Mabli’s family has raised over £25,000.

Dyfed-Powys Police previously said the driver of the car suffered “non-life threatening injuries”.

Two other people taken to hospital, a pedestrian and a passenger in the car, were later discharged.

The force said Mabli’s family continues to receive support from officers and hospital bereavement services.

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