School pays tribute to ‘bright’ pupil, 12, killed after being hit by bus

Kilwinning Academy and North Ayrshire Council have paid tribute to a 12-year-old pupil who died after being struck by a double-decker bus in Kilwinning, Ayrshire. The school described her as popular and helpful, and said support would be available to pupils and staff; the death is being investigated by Police Scotland.

The collision happened on Lauchlan Way at about 1.10pm on 3 November, reportedly during the school lunch break. Emergency crews attended, but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene. No other casualties were reported, and police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1484.