Teenager seriously injured after being hit by taxi in Rutherglen
It happened on Main Street at about 4.10pm on Tuesday.
Last updated 6th Nov 2024
A teenager suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a taxi in Rutherglen, police have said.
The collision happened on Main Street at about 4.10pm on Tuesday.
The pedestrian, a 16-year-old boy, was taken to hospital for treatment to serious injuries.
Police said a 58-year-old man was arrested in connection with an alleged road traffic offence and released pending further inquiries.
Officers are appealing for information about the collision, which involved a black Mercedes Vito taxi.
Sergeant Gemma Blackadder, of road policing Motherwell, said: "Our inquiries into this incident are ongoing and we would urge anyone with information which could help to get in touch.
"We would also be keen to speak to anyone with dashcam footage from the area to let us know.
"Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2428 of November 5 2024."
The road was closed until about 8.15pm on Tuesday to allow for an investigation at the scene.