Tributes paid to girl, 8, who died after bus collision

AN eight-year-old girl who died after her bike collided with a bus in Elderslie has been described as a “lovely little girl” who was popular with classmates.

• Eight-year-old Amber Cameron died after her bike collided with a bus

• Headteacher of Wallace Primary School, where she attended, describe girl as “a lovely little girl”

• Report on incident will be sent to the procurator fiscal

Amber Cameron died at the scene of the accident yesterday at around 11am yesterday on Barclay Avenue in Elderslie, Renfrewshire.

Strathclyde Police said she had been riding her bike when the bus collided with her.

Susan Carlton, headteacher of Wallace Primary School in Elderslie where Amber was a pupil, said: “This has been a very sad day for the school. Amber was a lovely little girl who loved learning and thrived in all school activities, particularly arts which she especially liked.

“She was very popular with classmates and will be sadly missed. We have been helping pupils talk and react in their own way and further support and counselling is available if required.

“The thoughts of the whole school community are with Amber’s family. At an appropriate time, and with the agreement of Amber’s family, we will look to commemorate the time Amber had with us and the contribution she made to the life of the school.”

Neighbours and friends also left flowers, cuddly toys and messages at the scene.

Police said a report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal and any witnesses are asked to contact officers.