Adobe StockAn elderly man is fighting for his life in hospital after being hit by a car while on his mobility scooter in Airdrie.
The 84-year-old was on Gartlea Road around 4.50pm on Friday when he was struck by a Vauxhall Mokka being driven by a 43-year-old man.
Emergency services attended the scene and the elderly man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where his condition is described as critical.
Police are urging for anyone who witnessed the incident to get in touch.
Sergeant Ross Allison said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this crash, and I would urge any witnesses or anyone with information that may assist to contact us.
“I would also ask any drivers with dash-cam who were in the Gartlea Road area at the time to review their footage and please contact us if it holds anything which may be relevant.”
Please contact Police Scotland through 101 quoting incident number 2400 of Friday, August 1, 2025.
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