Teenager in hospital after serious Coatbridge road crash

The collision, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, happened this morning

Officers were called to Woodside Street at the junction with Viewfield Road
Author: Kieran BrandPublished 31st Oct 2023

A teenager is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash in Coatbridge.

The collision, involving a pedestrian and a vehicle, happened on Woodside Street at the junction with Viewfield Road around 7:45am today.

Emergency services attended and the 19-year-old female pedestrian was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment

Her condition is being described as serious but stable.

No one else was injured – the road was closed and re-opened around 11.45am.

Sergeant Stewart Taylor said: “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are keen to speak to anyone in the area at the time of the crash.

“In addition, if you have dash-cam footage that could assist with our investigation then please get in touch.”

Anyone who can assist is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0488 of Tuesday, 31 October, 2023.

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