Girl, 16, suffers life-threatening injuries after being struck by car on Newton Road in Newcastle

Two 16-year-olds were reportedly hit by the vehicle on Newton Road in the High Heaton area of Newcastle. Credit: Northumbria Police

A teenage girl suffered life-threatening injuries when she was struck by a vehicle in Newcastle.

Northumbria Police received a report of a collision on Newton Road, in the High Heaton area of the city, at 3.45pm on Wednesday (26th November).

It was reported that a white MG ZS car had struck two 16-year-old girls as they crossed the road.

Emergency services attended and one of the girls was found to have sustained life-threatening injuries.

She was taken to hospital for treatment where she remains.

The other girl sustained minor injuries and was checked over by paramedics at the scene.

The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene following the collision to assist officers with their inquiries.

Officers are appealing to anyone with dash-cam footage of the moments leading up to the incident.

Anyone with information should contact the force on 101.

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