Pedestrian in serious condition after being struck by bin lorry

A man is in serious condition in hospital after being hit by a lorry in Cumbernauld.

The incident took place in the Main Road area of Condorrat on Friday, May 20, at around 12.10pm.

A 58-year-old pedestrian was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being struck by a bin lorry.

His condition has been described as serious, but not life threatening.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 12.10pm on Friday, police were called to the Main Road area of Condorrat, Cumbernauld, following a report of a road crash involving a bin lorry and a 58-year-old man.

“The man was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital for treatment and his injuries are believed to be serious, but not life-threatening.

“The Health and Safety Executive has been made aware and enquiries into the incident remain ongoing.”

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