Pensioner dead and man rushed to hospital after being hit by car on Scots street

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A pensioner died and a man was rushed to hospital after the pair were hit by a car on a Scots street.Emergency services raced to Lesmahagow Road, Strathaven,at around 7pm on Tuesday, January 3 after reports of the incident.The 78-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 67-year-old man was rushed to the University Hospital Wishaw.Police said a 61-year-old woman has now been arrested.Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.Locals reported seeing a heavy police presence in the area.

The road remains closed whilst investigations are carried out.A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a report of a crash involving two pedestrians and a car off Lesmahagow Road, Strathaven around 7pm on Tuesday, 3 January, 2023.“A 78-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 67-year-old man was taken by ambulance to University Hospital Wishaw. “A 61-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing.” Don't miss the latest news from around Scotland and beyond - Sign up to our daily newsletter here.Young man dies suddenly in Scots home as cops probe 'unexplained' death'Help me find thugs who kicked me like football': Victim of brutal Ayr street attack in plea for helpDad living next to 'biggest puddle in the UK' says he is 'drenched' outside his home