LISTEN: Moray schoolgirl killed after car crash
Buckie High School devastated after losing Neringa Narusyte.
A Buckie schoolgirl has died after a "horrific" crash on the road to Keith last night.
Neringa Narusyte was among five teenagers aged between 14 and 17 who rode in a black Vauxhall Corsa which collided with a grey Nissan Terrano.
It happened after 10:30pm on the B9016 road near Rye Riggs, Aultmore.
Two girls were seriously injured but are stable at Dr Gray's Hospital in Elgin, but a 14-year-old girl is fighting for her life in a Glasgow hospital after being airlifted there.
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Gordon McDonald is a Moray Councillor who represents the Buckie area.
He told MFR News: "It's a very horrific accident, and my heart goes out to the parents of the people involved, and my concern is also with those who are still in hospital trying to recover.
"The shock is still raw with people at the moment. It will take a little while for the whole impact to be felt by people."
The drivers of both vehicles suffered only minor injuries.
The girl who lost her life - Neringa - was a third-year pupil at Buckie High School where the rector, Neil Johnson, described her as a "popular girl with a wide circle of friends."
He told MFR News: "This is the type of news that all schools dread and it has hit everyone here very hard," said Mr Johnson.
"Staff spoke to all our pupils first thing this morning to break the news to them and, along with members of our chaplaincy team, we held a special assembly for S3 pupils this morning.
"The loss of Neringa is felt by us all but I am confident that the very strong community spirit at Buckie High will help us support each other and deal with this tragedy.
"A support centre has been set up in school by our guidance staff, chaplains and support staff to help pupils and staff who are affected by this tragedy share their feelings and support each other.
"This will remain open for as long as it is needed."
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The police are investigating the smash and say witnesses urgently need to come forward to help them.
Road Policing Sergeant Rob Warnock added, "My thoughts, and that of my officers, are very much with the family and friends of the 14 year old girl who sadly died in this tragic collision. "I would appeal to anyone who may have seen the crash or who may have seen either vehicle shortly beforehand and who hasn't yet spoken with police to do so as a matter of urgency to help us piece together exactly what happened."