A WOMAN and child were hit by a car in Rutherglen. 

The road accident took place yesterday afternoon at around 2.50pm.

Police were called to Croftfoot Road, near Kyle Square.

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Officers say the collision involved one car and two pedestrians - a woman and a child.

They were taken to hospital but the extent of their injuries is not known.

A man will be subject of a report to the procurator fiscal.