Driver seriously injured after van left road and crashed into tree

The crash involved a white Mercedes Sprinter van which left the road and collided with a tree.

Driver seriously injured after van left road and crashed into tree in Camelon, Falkirk iStock

A man has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a van struck a tree in Falkirk.

Police are appealing for information on the incident that happened on Glenfuir Road, west of the junction with Westburn Avenue, in Camelon around 9pm on Sunday.

The crash involved a white Mercedes Sprinter van which left the road and collided with a tree.

The 20-year-old driver was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment to serious injuries.

The road was closed until around 1.30am on Monday, December 4, to allow for an investigation at the scene.

Inspector Andrew Thomson said: “Our investigation into this incident is ongoing and I would urge anyone who has information to get in touch.

“We would be keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the crash, or saw the vehicle before it happened. If anyone has any dashcam footage from the area please let us know.

“Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 3203 of December 3.”

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