Sheffield schoolgirl hit by van on city street

A girl, aged 15, was struck by a van in Sheffield this morning.
Ridgeway Road, Sheffield - GoogleRidgeway Road, Sheffield - Google
Ridgeway Road, Sheffield - Google

The collision happened on Ridgeway Road, close to the junction with Hollinsend Road, Gleadless, at 8.30am.

South Yorkshire Police said the teenager escaped without serious injuries.

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Trams from Halfway are affected as a result of the incident.

A police spokeswoman said: "It is reported that a white Ford Transit van collided with a pedestrian, a 15-year-old girl, close to the junction with Hollinsend Road.

"The girl is not believed to have suffered serious injuries during the collision."

Witnesses should call South Yorkshire Police on 101.