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Police van knocks down girl, 10, in Moray | Police van knocks down girl, 10, in Moray |
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A 10-year-old girl is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after being knocked down by a police van in Moray. | A 10-year-old girl is being treated in hospital for serious injuries after being knocked down by a police van in Moray. |
The incident happened in Lossiemouth Road, Elgin, near Gray's Walk, while the marked van was on a routine patrol at about 18:50, Police Scotland said. | The incident happened in Lossiemouth Road, Elgin, near Gray's Walk, while the marked van was on a routine patrol at about 18:50, Police Scotland said. |
The girl was taken to Dr Gray's Hospital before being airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. | The girl was taken to Dr Gray's Hospital before being airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. |
The girl's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | The girl's injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. |
Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. | Police have appealed for witnesses to contact them. |
Sgt Rob Warnock said: "Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the police van or the female pedestrian immediately prior to the incident to contact Police Scotland on 101.'' | Sgt Rob Warnock said: "Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are at an early stage and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the police van or the female pedestrian immediately prior to the incident to contact Police Scotland on 101.'' |
The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner will examine the circumstances surrounding the accident. |