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Schoolgirl, 12, dies after being hit by a double-decker bus
A 12-year-old girl died after being hit by a double-decker bus in Kilwinning, Ayrshire, during her school lunchbreak on Tuesday. Police are investigating the circumstances, and no one else was reported injured.
The crash was reported on Lauchlan Way at about 1.10pm on 3 November 2026. Emergency services attended, but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene and her family was informed; the road has since reopened. Police have asked anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting reference 1484.
In short
- A 12-year-old girl died after a bus collision in Kilwinning.
- The crash happened on Lauchlan Way at about 1.10pm.
- Police enquiries are ongoing and no other injuries were reported.
Explained simply
Kilwinning is a town in North Ayrshire, in the west of Scotland. Lauchlan Way is a local road, and a double-decker bus is a two-level passenger bus commonly used for public transport.
Police investigate serious road incidents to establish how they happened, including the movements of vehicles and people involved. Their findings may help clarify the circumstances and whether any further action is needed.