Cyclist, 7, dies in North Somerset crash

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Locking fatal collision
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The road where the crash took place was closed for several hours

A seven-year-old cyclist has died following a crash with a car in North Somerset.

The girl died after the collision on the A371 between RAF Locking and the Helicopter Museum which happened just before 15:00 BST.

Police closed the road for several hours. It has since reopened.

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesman said: "Our thoughts are with her family at this tragic time." The force appealed for witnesses to contact them.

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