News / Scottish News Girl, 11, dies in hospital a week after bin lorry crash By Press Association February 8, 2024, 11:45 am The collision occurred last Wednesday (PA) Get a weekly round-up of stories from The Sunday Post: Thank you for signing up to our Sunday Post newsletter. Something went wrong - please try again later. Sign Up An 11-year-old girl has died a week after she was struck by a bin lorry. The collision happened on the B6105 near East Gordon in the Scottish Borders at around 8.05am on Wednesday January 31. Elizabeth Bell, 11, was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Edinburgh but she died a week later, on February 7, police said. Officers are appealing for information about the crash, which happened near a junction with an unclassified local road. Sergeant Dom Doyle said: “Our thoughts are with Elizabeth’s family and they have asked for privacy at this very difficult time. “Inquiries are ongoing and we are asking anyone who has not already spoken to officers and can assist with our investigation to get in touch.” The 11-year-old was from East Gordon. Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0574 of January 31. Enjoy the convenience of having The Sunday Post delivered as a digital ePaper straight to your smartphone, tablet or computer. Subscribe for only £5.49 a month and enjoy all the benefits of the printed paper as a digital replica. Subscribe More from The Sunday Post Police investigating after boy, five, dies following road traffic collision Woman, 77, treated in hospital after being hit by car Teenage girl remains in custody after teachers and pupil stabbed at Welsh school Man, 56, dies and three others taken to hospital after car and lorry crash