A baby girl has died after being hut by a Land Rover in a church car park in Scotland.

The tragic incident occurred on Eigie Road in Balmedie, Aberdeenshire shortly before 8pm last night.

The one-year-old was rushed to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, but she could not be saved.

She was pronounced dead a short while later, according to Police Scotland.

The driver of the car, a 40-year-old man, was not hurt during the incident.

Police Scotland 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 remains ongoing and we’d like to thank the wider Balmedie community for their patience and understanding as officers carry out their enquiries in the area.”