Six-year-old girl and woman die in East Ayrshire crash
Officers were called to the A76 around 5 pm
Last updated 25th Sep 2024
A six-year-old girl and a woman have died in a road crash on an East Ayrshire road.
Emergency services rushed to the A76 near to the junction with the B713, between Catrine and Auchinleck at around 5pm on Tuesday, September 24, following a report of a crash involving a White VW Passat.
However, the young girl was pronounced dead at the scene.
The 32-year-old female driver, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where she died a short time later.
Relatives of the woman and girl are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
The road was closed for around seven hours to allow for investigations to take place.
Road Policing officers are now appealing for information following the one-vehicle tragedy.
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.”
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