Child rushed to hospital after being struck by car as man arrested

Emergency services were called to Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk, at around 6pm on Thursday.

Child rushed to hospital after being struck by car on Ardencraig Road in Castlemilk as man arrested © Google Maps 2024

A child was rushed to hospital after being struck by a car in Glasgow.

Emergency services arrived at the scene on Ardencraig Road, Castlemilk, after receiving reports of a crash at around 5.55pm on Thursday.

A girl was taken to hospital for treatment, however her current condition is unknown.

The driver, a 29-year-old man, was arrested in connection with the incident.

He is due to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 20.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 5.55pm on Thursday, May 30, 2024, police received a report of a crash involving a car and a child pedestrian.

“The girl was taken to hospital for assessment.

“The 29-year-old male driver was arrested and charged in connection with road traffic offences. He is expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court on Tuesday, August 20, 2024.

“Enquiries remain ongoing.”

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