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Girl, 12, dies in fatal e-scooter and car crash on regional street in Laidley

A 12-year-old girl riding an e-scooter has died after crashing into a car on a regional street.

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A 12-year-old girl has died after an e-scooter and car crashed on a regional street in Queensland’s south.

Police believe the girl, who was riding an e-scooter, and a vehicle were travelling south on Vaux St in Laidley about 3pm Saturday when the young girl fell into the path of a grey Holden Barina.

A 12-year-old girl has died after her e-scooter fell into the path of another car. Picture: Google Maps
A 12-year-old girl has died after her e-scooter fell into the path of another car. Picture: Google Maps

The rider of the e-scooter, a 12-year-old Laidley girl, was declared dead at the scene.

“The driver and passenger of the vehicle were not physically injured,” a police statement read.

A crime scene has been established by the Forensic Crime Unit, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage has been urged to come forward and contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

Originally published as Girl, 12, dies in fatal e-scooter and car crash on regional street in Laidley

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