Schoolgirl, 12, dies after being hit by double decker bus in UK avenue horror
A horror crash involving a double decker bus on a street in Scotland has tragically seen the death of a 12-year-old schoolgirl as police have appealed for anyone with information to get in touch
The schoolgirl was tragically hit on Lauchlan Way (file)(Image: Google Maps)
A 12-year-old schoolgirl has been killed in a horror crash involving a double decker bus on a UK street. The incident occurred this afternoon (November 3) at around 1pm on Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning, Scotland.
According to local reports, the girl is believed to have been on her lunchbreak at the time of the incident. Police Scotland confirmed news of her death in a statement and said their “thoughts remain with the family and friends of the girl”.
Police have since confirmed that Lauchlan Way has since reponed as they appealed for any witnesses to the fatal crash to come forward and contact them.
Police Scotland issued a statement following the girl’s death (file)
The force say no other injuries were reported. Officers are currently making enquiries to “establish the full circumstances.”
In a statement, Police Scotland said: “Lauchlan Way in Kilwinning has re-opened following a fatal crash.
“Around 1.10pm, on Tuesday, 3 November, 2026, we received a report of a crash involving a 12-year-old female pedestrian and a bus on Lauchlan Way.
“Emergency services attended, but the 12-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. Her family is aware.
“There were no reports of any other injuries and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”
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.”
