A tragic incident occurred in Paisley, Renfrewshire, on Saturday afternoon when a six-year-old girl lost her life and another child was injured after being hit by a car. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene on Johnston Street following reports of the collision.
Details of the Incident
The six-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene, while a seven-year-old girl was rushed to a hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition remains unknown. Authorities have launched a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Sergeant Jack Swindles of Police Scotland stated: 'At around 5:30 PM on Saturday, April 25, police received a report of two children being struck by a car on Johnston Street, Paisley. Emergency services attended, and a six-year-old girl was tragically pronounced dead at the scene. A seven-year-old girl was taken to hospital for treatment.'
The police officer expressed that the force's 'thoughts are with the family of the girl who died.' He urged anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 2786 of April 25.
Detectives are appealing for any information that could help establish the events leading up to the collision. The community is in shock as they mourn the loss of a young life.
