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Holly Lennon

Hamilton road closed by police after man knocked down in early morning incident

Police have closed a road in Hamilton after a man was hit by a car.

Emergency services were called to Bothwell Road around 8.55am on Wednesday morning after the incident unfolded.

The man's condition is unknown and officers remain on the scene.

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A road closure is also in place while investigations are carried out.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 8.55am on Tuesday, February 1, police were called to a report of a man struck by a vehicle in Bothwell Road, Hamilton.

"Officers are at the scene and the road has been closed."

Local MSP Monica Lennon also urged residents to choose an alternative route.

She said: "Bothwell Road, Hamilton is closed due to a police Incident near to Hamilton College.

"Please avoid the area until further notice."

Anyone with any information in relation to the incident should call Police Scotland on 101.

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