Google MapsA teenage boy has died four days after he was knocked down by a taxi.
Emergency services were called to Main Street in Rutherglen at around 4.10pm on November 5 after reports of a crash involving a black Mercedes Vito taxi and a pedestrian.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. He succumbed to his injuries on Saturday, November 9.
A 58-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and released pending further enquiries.
The road was closed until around 8.15pm to allow for an investigation at the scene.
Sergeant Gemma Blackadder said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the male youth who died at this terrible time.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch if you think you can help.
“I would also appeal for anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dash-cam footage that could assist to contact us.”
Those with information regarding the crash are asked to contact 101, quoting reference 2428 of November 5.
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