Elderly driver in serious condition after crash between car and lorry

The 74-year-old was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment following the crash.

Elderly driver in serious condition after crash between car and lorry iStock

A man is in a serious condition in hospital following a crash between a car and lorry in Grangemouth. 

The road smash happened on Thursday at around 4.35pm on Beancross Road in the town. 

The 74-year-old driver of the car was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment following the crash, while the lorry driver was uninjured. 

The road was closed for several hours while the two vehicles were recovered and officers investigated the crash. 

Enquiries are ongoing. 

Police have urged anyone who witnessed the crash or has dash cam footage to contact them on 101, citing reference number 2520 of February 3, 2022. 

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