A 12-year-old girl has died and four others have been injured in a crash involving three vehicles in central Durban on Saturday.

Rescue Care’s Ceron Meadows said the serious crash occurred in the busy Soldier’s Way area, in the city.

"A child believed to be 12 years old has unfortunately been declared dead due to the severity of her injuries.

"Four other people, including a pedestrian, have been treated on the scene and transported to hospital," said Meadows.