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Joe Thomas

Police issue update after girl hit by car on busy Liverpool road

Police are appealing for witnesses after a girl was hit by a car in Liverpool city centre.

Emergency services attended Tithebarn Street after the crash, which took place just after 4pm on Wednesday.

Tithebarn Street was closed to traffic between its junctions with Pall Mall and Leeds Street while an investigation was launched.

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Officers are now urging anyone with information - or mobile phone or dashcam footage - to come forward.

The incident involved a Citroen car, the driver of which stopped at the scene and is helping Merseyside Police with its enquiries.

The girl, whose age has not been released, was taken to hospital but has since been discharged with minor injuries.

Appealing for details, Roads Policing Sergeant Simon Duffy said: “We’re asking anyone who was on Tithebarn Street who may have witnessed the collision yesterday afternoon to contact us.

Tithebarn Street sealed off by Merseyside Police in Liverpool city centre. (Liverpool Echo)

“If you captured mobile phone or dashcam footage of the incident then please get in touch as any information you have could prove vital to our investigation.

“Whether you choose to get information to us directly or anonymously, through Crimestoppers, any information you provide will be acted upon.”

*Anyone who witnessed the crash, or has any information that could help the investigation, is asked to call Merseyside Police's Roads Policing Unit on 0151 777 1530 or to contact the force via Twitter (@MerPolCC) or Facebook (Merseyside Police Contact Centre) quoting the reference number 21000643752.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted, anonymously, on 0800 555 111

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