Family members tried desperately to save a three year old girl hit by a car in a driveway in Te Atatu, in Auckland this morning.

Police say she was taken to hospital by ambulance but sadly died there.

The car was being driven by a family member.

The girl's family are being supported by Police and Victim Support.

Waitakere police say their thoughts are with the child's family and this is an incredibly sad incident for everyone involved.