Schoolboy taken to hospital after being struck by car

A 12-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Hyndford Road, Lanark.

Schoolboy taken to hospital after being struck by car in Lanark © Google Maps 2023

A schoolboy has been taken to hospital after being struck by a car in Lanark.

Police were called to Hyndford Road at around 2pm on Thursday after receiving reports that a 12-year-old boy was struck by a car.

Emergency services took the boy to University Hospital Wishaw.

His current condition is unknown.

The road was closed while investigations took place and later reopened at 5.10pm.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 2pm on Thursday, January 19, 2023 officers were called to a report of a crash involving a pedestrian and a car on Hyndford Road, Lanark.

“The pedestrian, a 12-year-old boy, was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Wishaw.

“The road was closed while investigations were carried out and reopened around 5.10pm. Enquiries are ongoing.”