Schoolgirl, 12, dies after she is hit by a double-decker bus during her school lunch break in Kilwinning, Ayrshire
The scene on Lauchlan Way drew two ambulances, two specialist response teams and a critical care team, none of whom could save the girl.
The girl was struck on Lauchlan Way near the Ayrshire College campus in Kilwinning, North Ayrshire, and was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of two ambulances, two specialist response teams and a critical care team.
Police Scotland have sealed off and examined the bus before towing it and are asking for witnesses to contact officers on 101, quoting reference 1484.
A local parent said her son 'heard screams' nearby: 'Everyone standing was left traumatised. It's just terrible.'
Kilwinning Councillor Joe Cullinane said: 'All of our thoughts are with the family and friends.'
