Emergency services were called to Johnston Street in Paisley, Renfrewshire, at around 5.30pm on Saturday after two children were struck by a car. One girl has tragically died
A six-year-old girl has tragically died and another child was rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in Paisley.
Emergency services raced to the scene on Johnston Street in the Renfrewshire town at approximately 5.30pm on Saturday. Police Scotland confirmed the six-year-old was declared dead at the scene while a seven-year-old girl was transported to hospital.
Officers are appealing for information as enquiries continue. Sergeant Jack Swindells said: “Around 5.30pm on Saturday April 25, 2026, 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 pronounced dead at the scene. A seven-year-old girl was taken to hospital for treatment.
“Inquiries remain ongoing and our thoughts are with the family of the girl who died. They ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
Any witnesses are urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 2786 of April 25.
Meanwhile, a teenage girl has pleaded guilty to stabbing a 12-year-old pupil with a knife at a secondary school in Aberdeen.
The 15-year-old, who cannot be identified, repeatedly struck another student with the blade at Hazlehead Academy on April 24, 2025. The victim was rushed to the Children’s Hospital in Aberdeen for medical care. She sustained severe injuries and was left permanently scarred following the assault.
The perpetrator admitted two charges at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, April 23. The father of the wounded girl, who is receiving support from Digby Brown law firm, said: “Schools should be safe environments and no parent, child or teacher should ever expect to have to deal with the prospect of attacks with weapons.
“Our daughter was significantly affected by this attack and her recovery remains our ongoing priority.
“We are at least pleased to see the pupil who attacked her has admitted the wrongdoing at the earliest chance and we now trust officials to take all appropriate steps to help keep our schools safe.”
She will return to Aberdeen Sheriff Court for sentencing at a future date.