UPDATE: Halifax Toddler Killed By Milk Float Named

26 August 2011, 12:57 | Updated: 30 March 2016, 13:50

A Halifax toddler knocked down and killed by a milk float has been named.

22 month old girl Zoya Hussain was taken to hospital in a cricital condition after the collision on Hopwood Lane at 5.30pm yesterday but has since died.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail, West Yorkshire Police said.

A police spokesman said:

'Police in Halifax are appealing for witnesses after a serious road traffic collision on Hopwood Lane on Thursday 25 August.

'The incident happened at 5.30pm and involved a 22-month-old girl and a milk float.

'As a result of the incident the young child was taken to Leeds General Infirmary but she has since died.

'An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on bail.

'Inquiries are continuing.'