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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Ben Waddell

Young boy rushed to hospital after being 'hit by car' on major Glasgow road

A YOUNG boy was rushed to hospital after being "hit by a car" on a major Glasgow road.

Police swooped on Paisley Road West, near Midlock Street, in the Southside after receiving a report of the incident on Wednesday, January 8.

At around 5.10pm, the force was called to a "crash involving a car and a pedestrian" in the area.

Following the alleged collision, the pedestrian, a young boy, was taken to hospital for treatment. No further details about the injured child were given.

Meanwhile, the driver of the motor, a 21-year-old man, was arrested and charged in connection.

A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 5.10pm on Wednesday, January 8 2025, police were called to a report of a road crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Paisley Road West, near Midlock Street, Glasgow.

"The pedestrian, a young boy, was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.

"The driver of the car, a 21-year-old man, was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

"A report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”

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