Girl, 11, fighting for life in hospital following collision with bin lorry in the Borders
Last updated 31st Jan 2024
An 11-year-old girl is fighting for her life in hospital following a collision with a bin lorry in the Borders.
Emergency services raced to the scene on the A6105 just east of Gordon, Berwickshire, after the alarm was raised shortly after 8am this morning (Wednesday).
It happened near a junction with an unclassified local road, as children were making their way to school.
The youngster was airlifted to the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh, where medical staff described her condition as "critical".
Scottish Borders Council has confirmed one of its vehicles was involved, and pupils at local schools who are friends with the girl are being offered extra support.
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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.05am on Wednesday, police received a report of a road crash involving a pedestrian and a vehicle.
“The pedestrian, an 11-year-old girl, has been airlifted to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where medical staff describe her condition as critical. The driver of the vehicle was not injured.
“The A6105 between Gordon and Greenlaw is closed and enquiries into the incident are ongoing."
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The incident unfolded as winds of up to 65mph swept through the region.
Local bus services were diverted as police launched an investigation into exactly what happened.
A Scottish Borders Council spokesperson said: “A Council vehicle was involved in a road traffic collision with an 11-year-old pedestrian on a road off the A6105 near Gordon this morning. We are assisting Police Scotland with their inquiries.
“We are providing support to the staff involved and support is also in place for pupils and staff at relevant schools.
“Our thoughts are with the individual and family involved.”
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