Port Stephens: One-year-old girl dies after being struck by ute in Tanilba Bay
A one-year-old girl has tragically died after being struck by a ute in Port Stephens, north of Newcastle, in New South Wales.
Emergency services rushed to a home on Loyd George Grove in Tanilba Bay around 5.40pm on Tuesday following reports a toddler had been hit by a Toyota utility vehicle.
The girl was treated by paramedics at the scene before being taken to John Hunter Hospital in a critical condition, where she later tragically died.
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An investigation is underway into the cause of the crash and a report will be prepared for the coroner.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
