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Coroner Opens Inquest into Death of 6-Year-Old Rochdale Girl Struck by Vehicle

Myra Tahseen, who ran into the road while playing outside her home, died after being hit by a Range Rover; police are appealing for witnesses as the investigation continues.

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Overview

  • Six-year-old Myra Tahseen was fatally struck by a Range Rover on April 28 while playing outside her home on Ashfield Road in Rochdale.
  • An inquest into her death was formally opened and adjourned on May 8 at Rochdale Coroner's Court, with no date set for a full hearing.
  • The driver of the vehicle remained at the scene and is cooperating fully with the police investigation, according to authorities.
  • Greater Manchester Police’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit is seeking witness statements and any CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage to reconstruct the events of the collision.
  • Myra’s funeral was held on May 1, and investigators continue to support her grieving family during the ongoing inquiry.