A76 crash victims: Onthank nursery paid tribute to colleague

Rebecca Hill tragically lost her life along with her daughter, Arianna Aliu, in the incident near Catrine.

The 32-year-old was involved in the fatal single-vehicle accident on September 24, as Rebecca and her daughter were named by police as victims of the collision.

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Young Arianna, 6, was pronounced dead at the scene, while Rebecca was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where she died a short time later.

Tributes were paid on social media to the "two perfect angels", as well as a range of floral tributes left at the location of the crash.

Now, Onthank Early Childhood Centre, where Rebecca worked, has paid their respects to the "nurturing soul".

They said: "As you will know we recently lost our much loved friend, colleague and key worker Rebecca (or ‘Becca’ as some of the children called her) and her precious six-year-old daughter Arianna.

"Rebecca was such a kind, caring and nurturing soul who was well loved by the staff and children in her care.

"Rebecca was an extremely hard worker and took a great deal of time and effort to write the perfect Learning Journal’s week after week so parents and families could also share the joy and the pride she felt in the children she worked closely with.

"Rebecca literally was everyone’s biggest cheerleader!

"Rebecca, as mentioned above, was not only a colleague but a friend to all. Always there to provide support and encouragement to everyone, with a smile on her face and nothing was ever a bother, Rebecca was just a very selfless and genuine person that is already greatly missed within the playrooms and corridors of Onthank ECC."

Rebecca and Arianna were named by police as victims of the collision. (Image: Police Scotland Ayrshire) The tribute added: "Rebecca was not only a daughter, sister, partner and key worker but most importantly a mum to her three beautiful girls. Rebecca often shared her stories with families and colleagues of how proud her girls made her and I’m sure her girls were equally as proud of her achievements.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank the staff at Onthank ECC for their continued dedication to the children and families during this very difficult time.

"We’d also like to say a big thank you for all the very beautiful flowers, gifts and cards that the staff have received from families, and from the local community. It’s been greatly appreciated.

"At this extremely difficult time our love and thoughts are with her family and friends.

"We will never forget Rebecca, she will always be a part of Team Onthank."