POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a five-year-old girl died in a crash in Somerset.

Officers have reissued a plea for information following the collision in Hartcliffe, on the edge of Bristol.

A single-vehicle collision in Bishport Avenue, in Hartcliffe, happened at around 8.20pm on Wednesday, August 14..

A statement from Avon and Somerset Police said: “Four people were taken to hospital, one of whom was in serious condition.

“It is with great sadness that we must confirm a five-year-old girl has sadly died this week from her injuries following the collision.

“Her family are aware and they are being offered support by a specially-trained family liaison officer. Our thoughts are with them at this time.”

Enquiries are ongoing into the collision and Avon and Somerset Police is renewing its appeal for witnesses and anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage.