A one-year-old baby girl has been killed in a crash in a church car park in Aberdeenshire, police have said.
The incident involved just one vehicle – a Land Rover – and it took place on Eigie Road in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, at around 7.45pm on Wednesday.
Emergency services attended the scene at Plymouth Brethren Church in Balmedie and the child was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but she was pronounced dead a short time later.
The 40-year-old man who was driving the Land Rover was uninjured. The Church told BBC Scotland the incident took place after bible reading adding the girl was part of its “vibrant local community”.
Road policing officers are investigating and are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Inspector Scott Deans said: “At this time, our thoughts are with the family of the deceased, along with everyone else affected by this tragic incident.
“Our investigation into the circumstances remain ongoing and we’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their inquiries in the area.
“Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting incident 3390 of May 15.”
The church, said it is supporting the family, adding it is “giving the family and friends of the people involved in the accident the help they need”.
Rod Buckley of Plymouth Brethren Christian Church said: “Sadly, we can confirm that an incident at the Plymouth Brethren Meeting Hall car park in Balmedie involving a single vehicle and a young child happened last evening.
“The young child was tragically pronounced dead after being taken to hospital.”
Saying he was part of a “very supportive church” Mr Buckley added: “I would like to thank the emergency first responders who have been very professional and compassionate in their response.”