A six-year-old girl tragically lost her life after a car struck two children on Johnston Street in Paisley, Renfrewshire. Emergency services responded to the incident around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Authorities confirmed the six-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene, while a seven-year-old girl received hospital treatment.
Paisley Pedestrian Collision Details
Sergeant Jack Swindells of Police Scotland stated: “Around 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026, police received a report of two children being struck by a car on Johnston Street, Paisley. Emergency services attended, and a six-year-old girl was pronounced dead at the scene. A seven-year-old girl was taken to hospital for treatment.”
Investigations continue, with officers expressing condolences to the deceased girl’s family and requesting privacy during this difficult time. Witnesses should contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting reference 2786 of April 25, 2026.
Aberdeen School Stabbing Case
In a separate incident, a 15-year-old girl pleaded guilty to stabbing a 12-year-old pupil at Hazlehead Academy in Aberdeen. The attack occurred on April 24, 2025, when the teenager repeatedly struck the victim with a knife. The injured girl suffered severe wounds and permanent scarring, requiring urgent care at Aberdeen’s Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital.
The perpetrator, whose identity is protected, admitted two charges at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday, April 23. She faces sentencing at a later date.
The victim’s father, supported by Digby Brown law firm, commented: “Schools should be safe environments, and no parent, child, or teacher should ever expect to deal with attacks involving weapons. Our daughter was significantly affected by this attack, and her recovery remains our ongoing priority. We are pleased the attacker admitted the wrongdoing early and trust officials will implement measures to enhance school safety.”
