Elderly woman, 77, in serious condition in hospital after being knocked down by car on busy Glasgow road | 57FJGPC | 2024-05-01 06:08:01
AN elderly woman is in a serious condition in hospital after she was knocked down by a car.
The incident happened at lunchtime today on Paisley Road West in the Craigton area of the city.
The pensioner, 77, was struck by a Vauxhall Corsa on the busy route, close to its junction with Bellahouston Drive.
Emergency crews were scrambled to the scene around 12.25pm when the alarm was raised.
The woman was rushed by ambulance to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment.
Her condition has been described as serious but stable.
Paisley Road West was shut between Bellahouston Drive and Jura Street.
Officers are continuing to carry out enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Local diversions have been put in place for motorists and buses operating in the area.
First Glasgow tweeted that the 9A and 10 services would be diverted Mosspark Boulevard and Dumbreck Road.
Police are calling for any witnesses to get in touch with officers.
Sergeant Christopher Hoggans of Police Scotland said: "This is a busy area and I am urging any witnesses to the crash who have not yet spoken to police to contact us as soon as possible.
"I would also ask any drivers with dash-cam to check their footage and get in touch if it contains anything that may be relevant to our investigation.
"Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 1386 of 25 April."
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