An 11-year-old girl was knocked down by a van while cycling in North Ayrshire.

The crash happened on Middleton Road, Irvine, shortly before 4pm on Monday.

The girl was taken to Crosshouse Hospital to be treated for her injuries.

They are not believed to be life-threatening.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police were called to Middleton Road following reports that a female child had been struck by a van.

"She was taken to Crosshouse Hospital for treatment.

"The road has been cleared and is now open."