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Holly Lennon

Cumbernauld crash leaves five injured as police close road for six hours

Five people had to be rushed to hospital following a crash in Cumbernauld.

Emergency services were called to a two-car crash on Forest Road around 6.45pm on Tuesday.

The road was closed for six hours while investigations were carried into the circumstances of the incident.

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Five people were taken to hospital by ambulance. Their conditions are currently unknown.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 6.45pm on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 officers were called to a report of a two-car crash on Forest Road, Cumbernauld.

“Five people were taken to hospital by ambulance.

“A 35-year-old woman, the driver of one of the vehicles, was arrested in connection with road traffic offences. Enquiries are ongoing.

“The road was reopened around 12.30am on Wednesday, March 1.”

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