Pedestrian taken to hospital after being hit by car on Benbecula

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car in the Outer Hebrides.

Emergency services were alerted after a pedestrian was struck by a car on Columba Place at Balivanich, Benbecula.

The incident happened at around 4.40pm on Wednesday.

Police confirmed one person was taken to hospital for treatment.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: “Columba Place at Balivanich on Benbecula is closed following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian that happened around 4.40pm on Wednesday, October 29.

“Emergency services attended and one person was taken to hospital for treatment.

“Road users are advised to avoid the area.”

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