Shocked neighbours react to tragic death of Lanarkshire OAP who was hit by unoccupied car that rolled down a hill

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Shocked neighbours of a Lanarkshire pensioner killed after being struck by an unoccupied car that rolled down a hill, have spoken of their horror over the tragic incident - which also claimed the life of the woman's beloved dog.

The 80-year-old victim, named locally as May Cullen, was with her little pooch Oscar on Airdrie's Willow Drive when the pair were knocked down and killed at 8.30pm on Saturday.Locals told how they heard a bang before rushing out to try and save the popular OAP, with some trying to administer CPR.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android May, of nearby Oakbank Street, was well-known in the area and was often seen walking Oscar several times a day.First responder Jena Hughen, 33, said she heard a bang before she rushed out to try and help.Jena said: "We just heard the bang and looked out the window to see the car backwards in the garden across the road."Once I saw what had happened I ran out in my pyjamas.

It was just awful."Her husband had come out because she was taking so long with the dog - and when he saw May he was in some state.