This is the first picture of the eight-year-old killed after being hit by a rally car in Madeira on Saturday as she tried to cross the road behind relatives.
The youngster was named locally as Vitoria Yasmin as island prosecutors announced they were launching an investigation into the tragedy.
Initial reports claimed the little girl was struck as she crossed the road to join up with two older children including her sister.
But it emerged the youngster's parents had been watching the race and had crossed seconds earlier with another child of theirs.
The youngster was named locally as Vitoria Yasmin as island prosecutors announced they were launching an investigation into the tragedy
Vitoria Yasmin made the fateful decision to cross on her own thinking the last car had already passed but rally driver Miguel Gouveia's BMW appeared just six seconds after the previous vehicle had gone through the Encumeada area of Madeira where the accident occurred.
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after emergency medical attention at the scene but died shortly after arrival at Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital in the island capital Funchal.
The tragedy occurred during the 63rd edition of the Madeira Wine Rally, the most prestigious and historic motor racing event in Madeira.
TV footage showed the moment the car that hit the girl came to a stop in a cloud of white smoke after the accident as shocked onlookers moved towards the crash scene to assist, although the images of the collision itself were pixelated.
At least two people thought to be the dead girl's parents could be seen crossing the road in front of the youngster before the collision.
Initial reports claimed the little girl was struck as she crossed the road to join up with two older children including her sister
Rally organisers said in a statement: 'We regrettably confirm the youngster involved in an accident was not able to survive the injuries she suffered. 'In this painful moment we would like to send our condolences to her family and friends.'
Portugal's president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa said: 'I send my condolences to the family and friends that are grieving.'
Investigators are expected to focus on whether the dead girl's parents or the rally organisers acted negligently.
The schoolgirl was rushed to hospital after emergency medical attention at the scene but died shortly after arrival at Dr Nelio Mendonca Hospital in the island capital Funchal
Several signs were put up along the rally course banning spectators from crossing while the race was taking place.
A police officer is said to have been standing near the spot where the tragedy occurred, but was unable to do anything before it was too late.
However several witnesses told local press several onlookers had already crossed the road before Vitoria Yasmin and her family.
The Madeira Wine Rally brings thousands of spectators out onto the roads to watch drivers compete through the island's hilly terrain and natural landscapes.
It is traditionally held in the late summer, in August or late July. The first edition took place in 1959.
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