Man arrested after schoolgirl hit by car in Motherwell dies

A 38-year-old man has been arrested following the death of a schoolgirl in Motherwell.

The 12-year-old was knocked down by a car in The Loaning at around 4.15pm yesterday (Tuesday).

Emergency services attended and the girl was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where she later died.

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The driver of the car has been charged with alleged road traffic offences and is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court tomorrow (Thursday).

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “At around 4.15pm on yesterday (Tuesday), police were called to a report of a 12-year-old girl having been struck by a car at The Loaning, Motherwell.

“Emergency services attended and the girl was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow where she later died.

“A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with alleged road traffic offences.

“He is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Thursday, February 14.”