Girl, 12, dies after motorway hit and run near Chorley

A 12-year-old girl died following a suspected hit and run collision near Chorley.
Police are appealing for witnesses to the collisionPolice are appealing for witnesses to the collision
Police are appealing for witnesses to the collision

The youngster, from Blackburn, was a passenger in a Nissan Qashqui which was involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa near the Bolton services of the M61.

Police say the occupants of the Corsa fled the scene. Call police on 101, log 1817 of 6/7.