Woman dies in hospital after being hit by car

BBC Road approaching a roundabout with modern houses on either side. There is a sign saying Brambling Road as well as one depicting speed humps and another a roundabout.BBC
The woman was hit by the car on Brambling Road

A 57-year-old woman has died after being hit by a car in Coatbridge, North Lanarkshire.

The incident, involving a black Vauxhall Corsa, happened on Brambling Road at about 17:20 on Saturday.

The woman was was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where she later died.

The driver of the Corsa was not injured.

The road was closed for about seven hours while investigations were carried out.

Sgt Gemma Blackadder said: "Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing and we are appealing for anyone with information that could assist to please get in touch.

"I would also urge anyone in the area with dashcam or ring doorbell to check their footage and pass anything of note on to us."