 The nine-year-old girl who died after being hit by a tractor while out riding her bike has been named as Naomi Sarah Ferrans. Naomi was out riding in Castle Place in her hometown of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, when she was struck by a tractor towing a trailer. The crash happened at around 12.35pm on Monday. Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their best efforts the youngster was declared dead there a short while later. Dozens of tributes have now been left online along with messages of support for her devastated family and friends. One said: 'I'm absolutely heartbroken, totally devastated. 'I can't begin to imagine how you all as a family are feeling right now, Naomi was one of a kind, anyone who knew her knows of her little cheeky personality, no matter where she was she brought smiles to people's faces. 'May you rest in peace little angel, sending you all big hugs and my deepest sympathy.' Another wrote: 'No words. My heart breaks for you. Thinking of you all at this terrible time.' A third added: 'The wee soul. My heart's absolutely breaking for you all.' Naomi was out riding in Castle Place in her hometown of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, when she was struck by a tractor towing a trailer (Picture: PA) The road was closed for more than seven hours for investigations. Inspector Craig Beaver said: 'Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Naomi at this difficult time and we ask that their privacy is respected. 'Our inquiries are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and who hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch. 'I would also appeal to anyone who was in the area around the time and who may have dash-cam footage which could assist to contact us.' Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 1311 of September 18. Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@metro.co.){kind=link}
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The nine-year-old girl who died after being hit by a tractor while out riding her bike has been named as Naomi Sarah Ferrans.
Naomi was out riding in Castle Place in her hometown of New Cumnock, East Ayrshire, when she was struck by a tractor towing a trailer.
The crash happened at around 12.35pm on Monday.
Emergency services rushed to the scene but despite their best efforts the youngster was declared dead there a short while later.