A ONE-year-old girl has tragically died after she was hit by a Land Rover in a car park at a Scottish church.
Emergency crews raced to the scene at Plymouth Brethren Christian Church in Aberdeenshire last night.
The fatal collision happened at around 7.45pm on Eigie Road in Balmedie.
The one-year-old baby girl was walking in the car park when she was struck by a Land Rover.
She was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but she was tragically pronounced dead a short time later.
The driver of the car, a 40-year-old male, was uninjured.
Police have launched a probe into the incident after descending on the area last night.
Numerous police vehicles were spotted parked outside the church as investigators carried out enquiries.
Anyone who saw something, or may know something, has been urged to contact officers.
Inspector Scott Deans, from Roads Policing, said: “At this time, our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this tragic incident.
“Our investigation into the circumstances remain ongoing.
“We’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their enquiries in the area.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 3390 of 15 May, 2024.”
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