Girl, 11, hit by car on Cambuslang street and rushed to hospital

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A schoolgirl was struck by a car on a Lanarkshire street and rushed to hospital after emergency services raced to the scene.

The 11-year-old was hit by the vehicle on Westburn Road in Cambuslang at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, August 23.A trauma team was among the 999 crews who responded, along with police and three ambulances – with the youngster being taken to the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow.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 A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call at 3.31pm on Wednesday to attend an incident on Westburn Road, Cambuslang.“Three ambulances and one trauma team were dispatched to the scene, and one patient was transported to hospital.”Police Scotland spokesperson confirmed: “We were called to a report of a crash involving a car and a pedestrian.

The pedestrian, an 11-year-old girl, was taken to the hospital in Glasgow.” * Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.