New Cumnock nine-year-old girl riding bike killed after being hit by tractor

A nine-year-old girl has died after being struck by a tractor while riding a bicycle in a village in Ayrshire.

The child was struck on the A76 in the Castle area of New Cumnock at around 12.35pm on Monday.

Emergency services confirmed that the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

Enquiries remain ongoing at this current time to establish the full circumstances behind the crash.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.35pm on Monday, September 18, we received a report of a crash involving a tractor towing a trailer and a 9-year-old female, on her bicycle on Castle Place, New Cumnock.

“Emergency services attended but the girl was pronounced dead at the scene.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Tributes have been left on social media, with a number of local clubs and organisations cancelling events this week following the incident.

Cumnock Juniors Girls Football Club wrote: “The players, parents and coaches of Cumnock Juniors 2016s send our deepest condolences, to our friends at the Cumnock Juniors Girls team, following the devastating news of the tragic and sudden death of one of their U10 players. Thoughts and prayers”.

The New Cumnock Development Trust (NCDT) said: “In light of the tragic event in our community today, all NCDT activities over the coming week are now cancelled.”