The A76 near to the junction with the B713 where Tuesday's crash occurred(Image: Google Maps)

Girl, 6, and woman killed in horror car crash on rural road as police appeal for witnesses

A woman and six-year-old girl were in the VW Passat when it crashed on the A76 in East Ayrshire on Tuesday, with both tragically dying of their injuries, Police Scotland have said

by · The Mirror

Two people including a six-year-old girl were killed after a crash on a rural road in Scotland.

Police were called after the VW Passat crashed on the A76 near Catrine, East Ayrshire, at around 5pm on Tuesday. Tragically, the girl inside was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver, a 32-year-old woman, was rushed to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where she sadly died shortly later. Family of both the woman and girl in the car have been informed of the news and supported by specialist officers.

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The road was closed for several hours into Tuesday evening as the crash was investigated. Police Scotland said they now wanted to hear from anyone who may have seen what happened or caught any dashcam footage.

Inspector Kenny Malaney said: “Our thoughts are with the everyone affected by this tragic incident at this extremely difficult time. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish what has happened and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash, or may have been in the area at the time, to contact us.

"I am also keen to speak to anyone who have may dashcam footage. Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 2596 of 24 September, 2024.”