Pensioner rushed to hospital after being hit by lorry near Blantyre shopping centre

A pensioner has been rushed to hospital after struck by a lorry[1] in Blantyre.

The 84-year-old man was on Glasgow Road, near Clydeview Shopping Centre, when the crash unfolded around 6pm on Tuesday.

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Emergency services were called to the scene and the pedestrian was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital[2] for treatment. His condition is currently unknown.

The 53-year-old driver was arrested by officers[3].

A Police Scotland Spokesperson said: “Around 6pm on Tuesday, 19 December 2023 police received a report of a crash involving a lorry and a pedestrian on Glasgow Road, Blantyre, between Elm Road and John Street. Emergency services attended and the 84-year-old male pedestrian was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The 53-year-old male driver was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and released pending further enquiries.

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of the crash.”

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