Schoolgirl dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Scotland

Summarised from 5 outlets · Updated 3 Nov, 22:39 · Archive

A 12-year-old girl has died after being struck by a double-decker bus in Kilwinning, Ayrshire on Tuesday.

A 12-year-old girl died on Tuesday afternoon after being struck by a double-decker bus on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning, Ayrshire. The incident occurred just after 1.10pm during the girl's school lunch break. She was pronounced dead at the scene and no other injuries were reported.

Emergency services responded swiftly to the incident. A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said two ambulances, two special operations response teams and a critical care team were dispatched to the scene.

Witnesses described the shock of the moment. A parent whose son attends school in the area said: 'My son was heading for his lunch from school and heard it happen. He heard screams. I think everyone standing nearby got a fright and was left traumatised. It's just terrible.'

Police closed Lauchlan Way temporarily but the road has since reopened. Investigators inspected the bus, which was then towed away. Police Scotland is appealing for information from anyone who witnessed the crash. Sergeant Stewart Taylor said: 'Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the girl who died at what is an extremely difficult time for them. We would ask that anyone with any information contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 1484 of Tuesday, 3 November, 2026.'

The girl's family has been informed of her death. North Ayrshire Council said it was aware of the incident and was working with police to establish the full circumstances.

How it is being reported

• Schoolgirl, 12, killed after being hit by double-decker bus in horror crash 'while on lunchbreak'A 12-year-old schoolgirl has died after being hit by a double-decker bus in Scotland. The pupil was struck by the vehicle on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning, near the Ayrshire College campus. It is understood that the young girl was involved in the tragic incident during the school's lunch break. The road was completely closed following the collision, with emergency crews and a specialist ambulance team called to the scene. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Despite the crew's efforts, the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement, a Police Scotland spokesman confirmed: "Around 1.10pm…GB News · 3 Nov, 22:48
• Schoolgirl, 12, dies in Ayrshire after being struck by double decker busEmergency services rushed to Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, after a 12-year-old girl was hit by a double decker bus and tragically died from her injuriesThe Mirror · 3 Nov, 22:41
• Schoolgirl, 12, killed after being struck by double-decker busSchoolgirl, 12, dies after being knocked down by double decker bus (Picture: Google) A 12-year-old girl has been killed by a bus on her lunch break from a Scottish school . The girl was pronounced dead at the scene in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, on Tuesday afternoon. A parent from Kilwinning Academy…Metro · 3 Nov, 22:24
• Girl, 12, dies after being hit by double decker bus in UK townThe child was on her lunchtime break when it happened.Daily Express · 3 Nov, 22:23
• Schoolgirl, 12, dies after being hit by a double-decker busA 12-year-old schoolgirl has died after she was hit by a double decker bus.Daily Mail · 3 Nov, 21:57

In this story: Kilwinning · Ayrshire · Police Scotland · Scottish Ambulance Service · North Ayrshire Council · Kilwinning Academy

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