A 12-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a car while getting off her school bus in Northern Ireland.

The fatal incident occurred shortly after 4pm on Wednesday, March 5, on Hillhead Road, just outside Castledawson, County Londonderry.

Police Investigation Underway

The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has launched an investigation into the collision and is urging the public to refrain from sharing any footage of the scene on social media.

Inspector Adair, from the PSNI, said:

“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.”

Appeal for Witnesses & Dashcam Footage

The Hillhead Road has since reopened following the collision, but police inquiries remain ongoing.

Authorities are urging anyone with information, dashcam footage, or images from the scene to get in touch.

Call PSNI on 101, quoting reference 1038 of 05/03/25
Submit footage via the Major Incident Public Portal

Community in Shock

The tragic accident has left the local community devastated, with many expressing condolences to the girl’s family.

Further updates will be provided as police continue their investigation.