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Lynn Love

Man left with life threatening injuries after being hit by car in Airdrie

A man was left with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car in Airdrie.

The 41-year-old was struck by a dark-coloured vehicle on Forrest Street near to its junction with Colston Road at around 5.35pm on Thursday, February 10.

Emergency services raced to the scene following reports of the incident.

The victim was rushed to Monklands Hospital for treatment.

He was then transferred to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow where his injuries are described as life threatening.

Police are now trying to track down the driver of the dark coloured car, who stopped at the scene following the incident, however did not speak with officers.

Sergeant Craig McDonald, of Motherwell Road Policing Unit, said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

"We are particularly keen to speak to the driver of the car involved, who did stop at the scene, but has not yet spoken to officers.

“I am asking anyone who may have witnessed the crash or was in the area around the time of the crash to get in touch.

“I would also ask if there are any other motorists with possible dashcam footage or anyone with information that may help with our investigation to contact police.”

Police can be contacted on 101, quoting incident number 2737 of 10 February.

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