A 15-year-old girl has died after being hit by a bus in Birmingham.

Police said the youth sustained serious injuries in the collision and was confirmed dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

The bus driver is assisting police with investigations into the collision which occurred on Sheaf Lane in Sheldon just before 3pm on Saturday.

PC Gail Arnold said: “A young girl has tragically passed away and we will do everything we can to support her family during this very sad time.

“We are working to establish the circumstances behind the crash and are eager to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time, especially anyone with dashcam footage.”