A 15-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital after an incident on a busy main road.

Main Street in Rutherglen was closed by cops for around four hours on Tuesday, November 5 after a pedestrian was hit by a car.

We reported that the closure was implemented at around 4pm and the public was being urged to avoid the area.

Emergency services raced to the scene and transported a 15-year-old youth to the Royal Hospital for children. 

A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection and an investigation is continuing. 

A spokesperson for Police Scotland said: "Main Street, Rutherglen, has reopened following a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

"The crash was reported around 4.10pm on Tuesday, November 5, 2024.

"Emergency services attended and a 15-year-old male youth was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children.

"A 58-year-old man has been arrested in connection and enquiries are ongoing."