Police have closed a busy road in Rutherglen after a person has been hit by a car.

Officers received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Main Street in the town shortly after 4pm on Tuesday, November 5.

Emergency services are currently in attendance at the incident.


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Due to the collision, the force has said Main Street is shut between McCallum Avenue and Hamilton Road.

Meanwhile, cops are urging drivers to 'avoid the area'.

 

 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Around 4.10pm on Tuesday, November 5, we received a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian on Main Street, Rutherglen.

"Emergency services are in attendance and Main Street is closed between McCallum Avenue and Hamilton Road.

"Drivers are asked to avoid the area."