Woman fights for life as she's hit by pick-up truck in Rutherglen

A 33-year-old man's been arrested and due in court

The 40-year-old female was struck by a Mitubishi L200 on Saturday night
Author: Lindsay HerronPublished 3rd Nov 2024
Last updated 3rd Nov 2024

A 40-year-old woman is fighting for life after being knocked over in Rutherglen last night.

It happened on Farmeloan Road around 8 pm and involved an orange Mitsubishi L200.

Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, where medical staff have described her condition as critical.

The driver, a 33-year-old man, was arrested in connection with road traffic offences and is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Monday.

Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the crash.

Sergeant Andrew Coutts said: "I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dashcam footage, and has not yet spoken to or provided this information to officers, to contact us as soon as possible."

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3542 of November 2.

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