Body found ends search for missing teen girl in Hunter Region

The 17-year-old girl has been missing for more than 24 hours after she didn’t return home.

The body of a missing teenage girl has been found on the same stretch of road she was last seen on the day before.

The 17-year-old girl was last seen on Mill Creek Road - a 20km stretch of road that runs from Stroud towards Terreel - about 9am on Tuesday.

When she failed to return home, police were notified and began making inquiries to find her.

The body was found on Mill Creek Road in the Hunter Region. Picture: Google Maps

About 10am, a body believed to be the girl was located near the road.

A report will be prepared for the information of the Coroner.

Originally published as Body found ends search for missing teen girl in Hunter Region