Girl, 1, dies after being hit by Land Rover in church car park |  UK |  News

Girl, 1, dies after being hit by Land Rover in church car park | UK | News

A girl has died after being pinned down by a Land Rover in a church car park in Scotland.

The tragic incident happened shortly before 8pm last night on Eigie Road in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire.

The one-year-old was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but she could not be saved.

According to Police Scotland, she was pronounced dead a short time later.

The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man, was not injured in the incident.

Inspector Scott Deans, from Police Scotland, 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 is ongoing and we would like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers conduct their investigations in the area.”