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The Sun
11 hours ago
- The Sun
Devastated family pay tribute to ‘beautiful baby' girl, 11, who was killed by Ford Transit van while crossing road
THE family of a schoolgirl who was tragically killed in a horror crash as she crossed the road have begged for answers as they pay tribute to their "beautiful baby." Elemie Wainwright was hit by a white Ford Transit van in Mosborough just before 17:00 BST on Thursday June 12. The 11-year-old was rushed to hospital but tragically died a short time later despite the best efforts of medics. A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and other traffic offences, he has since been released on bail. Cops are working to support Elemie's family and are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. The tragic crash left the Elemie's family reeling, they released a statement begging witnesses to come forward. Police are continuing to probe the horror crash after a man was released on bail. Elemie's heartbroken family, from Sheffield, have released a statement saying: "Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart, you were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl. "We have no words right now, but we beg that if anyone knows any information, no matter how insignificant you think it is, please come forward. "As parents, we need answers for our baby girl. Please, look at her photo, look at her smile, it's the least our baby deserves." Police are urging anyone who witnessed the horror to come forward and assist with their investigation. A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Our officers continue to support Elemie's family and our work to investigate the circumstances that led to Elemie's death is continuing. "A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences. He remains fully co-operating with officers and has been released on police bail at this time. "We are continuing to appeal to witnesses, or those with dashcam footage or information to come forward and assist us with our inquiry. "Our thoughts remain with Elemie's family, friends and all those that loved her at this difficult time." 1
BBC News
16 hours ago
- BBC News
Tributes to 'sweetest' Sheffield girl after Mosborough crash
The family of an 11-year-old child who died after she was hit by a van have paid tribute to their "beautiful baby girl".Elemie Wainwright was hit by a white Ford Transit in Mosborough just before 17:00 BST on Thursday, at the junction of High Street and Station was taken to hospital by ambulance but died a short time later.A 27-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of death by dangerous driving and traffic offences, but released on police bail after fully co-operating with officers. A statement released by Elemie's family said: "Our baby girl, our life and soul, with the biggest smile, the biggest heart, you were the kindest, most sweetest, most beautiful baby girl."We have no words right now, but we beg that if anyone knows any information, no matter how insignificant you think it is, please come forward."As parents, we need answers for our baby girl. Please, look at her photo, look at her smile, it's the least our baby deserves."A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson said officers were supporting Elemie's family and appealed to any witnesses to come forward as they continued their said: "Our thoughts remain with Elemie's family, friends and all those that loved her at this difficult time." Listen to highlights from South Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North
