Family and friends are leading tributes to a Methil teenager who sadly succumbed to her injuries following a crash on the M8.
Hana Mabrouk had been travelling within a vehicle near Whitburn, West Lothian, on October 17 when it collided with another automobile.
The St Andrews High School pupil was rushed to hospital alongside two adults and a six-year-old boy before she tragically passed away on Sunday.
Hundreds of tributes have now poured in for the 14-year-old who will be laid to rest on Wednesday.
Her funeral is set to take place in Glenrothes, Fife, with the cortege set to pass by her school in Kirkcaldy to allow friends to pay their respects.
Family friend, Tina Iqbal issued a statement on behalf of the family.
‘Precious daughter’
She added: “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I write this message on behalf of Rasha and Michael.
“They would like everyone to know that their precious daughter Hana sadly passed away.
“Thank you to everyone for your kind messages, love and support to Rasha, Michael & Zane. It’s really appreciated and just shows how special Hana is to so many people.
“Those who wish to pay their respects to Hana can attend the mosque at 1.30pm where prayers will be held.
“The funeral cars will leave the mosque around 2.30pm and head to St Andrew’s High School in Kirkcaldy where Hana’s friends and teachers will be able to pay their respects outside the school.
“From Kirkcaldy the funeral cars will pass Hana’s home address in Methil and then head to MethilMill cemetery.
“All are welcome to attend the mosque and cemetery.”
Many have paid their respects to the family as they described the loss of the youngsters as “devastating”.
‘Totally heartbroken’
One woman said: “I am so sorry for your loss can’t imagine what you’re going through, thinking of you all at this heart breaking time.”
Another added: “Totally heartbroken for you al, sending all our love. We are thinking of you all.”
One woman commented: “Thoughts are with you all. Hana was a very bubbly young lady and always had a smile on her face.”
Police Scotland confirmed they were still investigating the crash as they urged anyone with information to come forward.
A spokesman for the force added: “The 14-year-old girl can be named as Hana Mabrouk. Her family has been informed.
“The family have asked that their privacy is respected at this sad time.
“Officers are continuing to appeal to any witnesses to the crash. Anyone with information should contact 101 with reference 1158 of 17 October.”
