58-year old man in critical condition after road accident in Chryston

A 58-year old man's in a critical condition after a a serious road accident in Chryston last night.

It appears the 28-year old driver of a Mini lost control on the A80 Cumbernauld Road crashing into a Volkswagen Tiguan.

A Seat Toledo in the westbound carriageway was also damaged as a result of the crash.

Emergency services attended and the 58 year-old driver of the Volkswagen Tiguan was taken by ambulance to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he is being treated for head injuries. Hospital staff describe his condition as critical.

The 28 year-old driver of the Mini was taken by ambulance to Monklands District General Hospital where he was treated for injuries to his upper body, he has since been released.

Sergeant Scott Sutherland of the Divisional Road Policing Unit based at Motherwell said: 'Extensive enquiries are continuing into the cause of the crash and I would urge any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward.

'I would also appeal to other motorists who were travelling on this carriageway shortly before the road crash took place to contact us, particularly if they have any dash cam footage, as these motorists may hold information that is significant to this investigation.'

The Divisional Road Policing Unit at Motherwell Police Office can be contacted through 101 quoting reference number 2538 of 28th November.