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Matt Bryan

Teen cyclist remains in 'critical condition' after horror crash in Hamilton

A teen cyclist is in a critical condition after colliding with a car in Hamilton on Saturday.

The 17-year-old male was riding a black mountain bike on Motherwell Road, near Palace Grounds Road before the crash involving a green Fiat 500.

The car stopped and emergency services were called and rushed to the scene immediately.

The teenager is now fighting for his life at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he remains in a “critical condition”.

The incident took place at around 10.40pm on Saturday, September 26.

Police are appealing to the public for information on the incident and ask nearby road users to check their dashcam footage to assist in enquiries.

Sergeant Craig McDonald, of Road Policing, said: “We’re appealing to anyone who might’ve witnessed this incident or noticed the cyclist or green Fiat 500 shortly before the incident happened.

“I’d also ask drivers who were in that area around 10.40pm on Saturday to check their dashcam footage.”

Anyone with any information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 4491 of 26 September 2020.

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