A driver fled the scene of a New Year's Eve crash that killed a 12-year-old girl and left another child fighting for her life in hospital, police have said.
Greater Manchester Police said officers are searching for the driver of a black Volkswagen Golf which hit the children shortly after 7.15pm in Ashton Road, Oldham.
The 12-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and a girl, 11, is in a critical condition, the force said.
Sergeant Lee Westhead, from the force's serious collision investigation unit, said: "These are tragic circumstances where a young girl has lost her life and I would urge anyone who knows anything to do with this collision to contact police immediately.
"Another girl is currently fighting for her life in hospital and specially trained officers are supporting the families involved.
"Officers are at the scene trying to establish exactly what happened while we also have a dedicated team trying to locate the driver of the car."
The girl who died is yet to be formally identified but police have informed her family.
Anyone with information should call the collision unit on 0161 856 4741 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.