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One-year-old girl dies after collision at holiday campsite

One-year-old girl dies after collision at holiday campsite

Metro28-04-2025
A one-year-old girl has died after a collision at a Welsh holiday camping site.
The unnamed youngster was struck by a vehicle at the Bryn Gloch Caravan and Camping Park in Betws Garmon at about 10.20am.
She was airlifted to Alder Hey children's hospital in Liverpool about 80 miles away but died this afternoon.
Sergeant Simon Hughes said: 'Our profound sympathies remain with the girl's family at this extremely difficult time.'
'The investigation to establish the cause of the collision is well under way and I would like to thank all those who assisted on the site today,' he added.
The coroner has been informed.
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