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Keiran Fleming

Pensioner dies in Lanarkshire road horror after two pedestrians hit by car

A pensioner has died following a road crash involving two pedestrians and a car in Lanarkshire.

The 78-year-old died at the scene just off Lesmahagow Road, Strathaven, and a 67-year-old man was rushed to the University Hospital Wishaw by emergency services.

Police have arrested a 61-year-old woman in connection with the incident.

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Enquiries into the incident are still ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a report of a crash involving two pedestrian and a car off Lesmahagow Road, Strathaven around 7pm on Tuesday, January 3.

The incident occured last night (EAST KILBRIDE NEWS)

“A 78-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 67-year-old man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Wishaw.

“A 61-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.”

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