A five-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a HGV lorry while riding her bike in Hull.

Humberside Police said officers were called to Hopewell Road following the crash at around 3.40pm on Thursday.

Emergencies services attended but the girl died at the scene.

Police said officers were supporting her family at this “extremely sad and difficult time”.

The force added it wanted to “thank members of the public who came to the aid of those involved”.

Flowers and cuddly toys have been laid near the scene.

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The crash happened near Oakfield School, which teaches special needs pupils aged between 11 and 16, according to Hull Live.

The school said on its website that it remains closed on Friday “owing to a serious incident involving a member of public outside of the school gates”.

Police are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time, or anyone who has relevant CCTV or dashcam footage, to come forward.

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