COMMUNITY members have called for action over the safety of a road in Townhill after a three-year-old girl was killed in a tragic accident on Monday.

Robyn Knox, from Cardenden, was hit by a car on Main Street next to the local convenience store and later died in hospital.

There are now plans for Fife Council officers to look at improving the safety of the village road following mounting public pressure.

The heartbroken parents of the three-year-old girl have paid an emotional tribute to their “loving and caring” daughter.  Her parents said they would forever remember her as the “loving, kind, gentle and caring wee soul with the biggest heart of gold”.

The family had only just announced recently they are expecting twins and Robyn was said to be “super-excited” about becoming a big sister.  They said: “On Monday, our lives were shattered into a million pieces and for now we really don’t know how we will ever be back to normal without our princess.

“There are no words to describe the turmoil in our lives at this moment in time and hopefully, as time goes on, with all the love and support ourselves and Robyn have been shown, we will get through this.

“Robyn was the best thing to happen to both of us. She truly was a blessing in our lives and I’m sure many more people would agree.  “She was super-excited to be a big sister at the end of this year and we will make sure her baby twins know about her and speak about her every day.

“Her sassy attitude made her into the little diva she is, it provided her with so much personality and confidence. She was the strongest little person we ever met, right until the very last second.  “We hope we can carry that strength with us.”

The three-year-old, from Cardenden, was a keen dancer and as a member of Starlet Dance Studio had won trophies for her talents.  Starlet Dance Studio posted: “Today Starlet Dance lost one of our special babies. We will miss a crazy amount Miss Robyn you were so loved by all of us. Sleep tight our dancing queen.”

Her parents added: “We would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who tried to save our baby girl, we can never thank you enough.  “We would also like to thank everyone who has shown so much love and support towards our baby girl, it has touched us to see the lasting impression she has left on so many people’s lives. She was, and always will be, an absolute diamond.”

Meanwhile, efforts are now being focused on improving the safety of Townhill’s main road following calls for action from the community.  Dunfermline North councillors visited the scene of the accident on Tuesday morning to pay their respects and also assess the safety of the road.  Transport officials will be visiting the road in the next week following requests from the elected representatives.

Dunfermline North Councillor Helen Law said: “The community are asking for some action and council officers will be attending in the next week to look at making the road a bit safer.”

Townhill Community Council says they have been asking for road improvements at the scene of the tragic accident for the last eight years. Locals feel that the view of both pedestrians and passing motorists is restricted severely by cars parked outside the shops.

Chairman Ronnie Cowan said: “It feels like a bit of a knee-jerk action considering we have lots of meetings over this. If the council do anything, it’s going to be little solace to this poor girl’s family.”  Paul Marshall, Robyn’s uncle, has launched a JustGiving crowdfunding page to raise funds for the funeral and will be walking the West Highland Way this month in memory of his niece.

Police Scotland has appealed for anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage which could assist the investigation to get in touch on the 101 number, quoting incident 0933 of Monday August 3.