Two men knocked down by van outside shopping centre

Two men are in hospital after being knocked down by a van outside a shopping centre in Aberdeen.

Officers were called to reports of a van crashing into two pedestrians on Summerhill Court around 12.40pm on Wednesday.

Police and ambulance crews attended and two men, aged 71 and 68, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.40pm on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, we were called to a report of a van crashing into two male pedestrians on Summerhill Court, Aberdeen.

“Emergency services attended and the pedestrians, aged 71 and 68, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

“There are no other reported injuries.

“Enquiries are ongoing.”

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