A six-year-old girl has tragically died and another child has been hospitalized after they were struck by a car in the Scottish town of Paisley. The incident occurred on Johnston Street in the Renfrewshire town at approximately 5:30 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Details of the Incident
Emergency services rushed to the scene following reports of two children being hit by a vehicle. Police Scotland confirmed that the six-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. A seven-year-old girl was transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. Her current condition has not been disclosed.
Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the collision. Officers are appealing for any witnesses or individuals with information to come forward.
Police Appeal
Sergeant Jack Swindells of Police Scotland stated: “Around 5:30 PM on Saturday April 25, 2026, police received a report of two children being struck by a car on Johnston Street, Paisley. Emergency services attended and a six-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. A seven-year-old girl was taken to hospital for treatment. Inquiries remain ongoing and our thoughts are with the family of the girl who died. They ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
Police are urging anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage to contact them. Witnesses can call Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference number 2786 of April 25.
The local community has been left in shock by the tragedy, with many expressing their condolences to the family of the deceased child. Further updates are expected as the investigation progresses.
