12-year-old in critical condition after being hit by car in Stenhousemuir
It happened at around 3pm, on King Street near to the junction with Union Street
There's an appeal to witnesses, after a schoolgirl was hit by a car in Stenhousemuir on Monday afternoon. It happened at around 3pm, on King Street near to the junction with Union Street, where the 12-year-old was struck by a Ford Focus.
Police say the car was being driven by a 35-year-old man.
The girl was taken by Ambulance to Forth Valley Royal Hospital then later transferred to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.
She remains in hospital, and staff say her condition as critical.
Road Policing Officers at Stirling are now appealing to the public for any information.
Sergeant David Ross is appealing for information. He said: “This is a busy area and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the crash who has not yet spoken to police to contact us. I would also appeal to drivers on the road at the time who have dash-cam footage to come forward too.
“Anyone with information that may assist our investigation into this crash should contact 101 with reference number 1792 of 17 January.”