A cyclist has been airlifted to hospital after a road accident in Stirlingshire.

Police said the man was involved in a traffic accident on the B822 Fintry to Lennoxtown road at around 12.30pm on Saturday.

He was taken by air ambulance to Glasgow's Southern General Hospital. The extent of his injuries is currently unknown.

Officers attended the scene, and are now seeking witnesses to the incident.

In particular, they hope to hear from any motorists who were in the area at the time and saw a group of three cyclists on the road or in the Fintry area.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Central Scotland Police on 01786 456 100.

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