Google MapsA young woman has died after being hit by a vehicle in North Lanarkshire.
The 22-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene after the alarm was raised near Caldercruix on Sunday night.
The incident happened on the A89 Airdrie Road, near to the Woodside Road junction, at around 11.45pm.
On Monday afternoon, Police Scotland reported that the road remains closed for investigation works to conclude.
Detective constable Lyndsay McKinnon, of Coatbridge CID, said: “This was a serious incident and our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who lost her life.
“Our enquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing and I would ask anyone who saw what happened, and has not yet spoken to officers, to come forward.
“We are particularly interested to speak to anyone who was on the A89 before the crash and may have seen the deceased walking.
“Anyone with information or anyone who may dashcam footage which can help the investigation is asked to contact police on 101.”
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