Elderly driver causes 'significant damage' to Bridge of Allan clock tower in crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly driver allegedly crashed into a clock tower in Bridge of Allan, causing “significant damage”.

The 78-year-old woman crashed three times before finally striking the local tower around 4.20pm on Friday.

The woman, driving an orange Mini Cooper, is believed to have first struck a barrier as she exited a car park on Henderson Street before driving onto Union Street, where she hit two parked cars.

Following the final incident, the woman, the only occupant of the car, was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment. She has since been discharged.

Police have said that she will be the subject of a report to the procurator fiscal for alleged road traffic offences.

Anyone who witnessed the incident is being urged to come forward.

Constable Maxwell Polley is appealing for witnesses. She said: “I am keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and who has not yet spoken to police to come forward. I’d also like to view any dashcam footage from Union Street and Henderson Street captured between 4.20pm and 4.30pm.

“If you have any information that you believe may assist officers with their enquiries, please call 101 and quote incident number 2385 of Friday, December 6, 2024.”