Baby dies after being hit by Land Rover in car park

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police at the scene
There was a large police presence at the scene on Wednesday evening [BBC]

A one-year-old girl has been killed after being hit by a Land Rover in a church car park.

The incident happened at the Plymouth Brethren meeting hall in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire, at about 19:45 on Wednesday. She was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary but died a short time later.

The church told BBC Scotland News that the baby was part of its "vibrant local community" and said the accident happened after a bible reading at the hall.

Police Scotland said the 40-year-old man driving the car was not injured.

Insp 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."

Plymouth Brethern church thanked emergency services, and said they were "very professional and compassionate" in their response to the incident.

In a statement, the church said: "We are a very supportive church, and we are giving the family and friends of the people involved in the accident the help they need."

Police cordon
A police cordon was put in place around the black Land Rover [BBC]