Scots cop 'seriously injured' after being hit by car as police hunt passengers

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A police officer has been left "seriously injured" in hospital after he was hit by a car in Hamilton while on-duty on Friday.

Officers were on parol when they approached an Audi S3 on Low Water Road around 1pm. They attempted to engage with the occupants but the vehicle made off and was involved in a collision with one of the officers, a 33-year-old man.

Yesterday, police said the crash involved a pedestrian and a car. Police Scotland confirmed this morning, the officer has been taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, for treatment to serious injuries.

These injuries are not described as life-threatening. The other police officer at the scene was uninjured.Police are now trying to trace the Audi and its occupants after the vehicle fled the scene following the collision.An investigation is being carried out by officers from Lanarkshire Division, working alongside specialist Road Policing colleagues.Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in!If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'.We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners.