A 22-year-old woman was killed after being hit by a vehicle in Caldercruix.
The tragic incident took place at around 11.45pm on Sunday, on the A89 Airdrie Road near the Woodside Road junction.
The victim was struck by a vehicle and pronounced dead at the scene.
The road remains closed to allow investigations to be conducted, with police appealing for witnesses.
Detective Constable Lyndsay McKinnon, of Coatbridge CID, said: “This was a serious incident and our thoughts at this time are with the family and friends of the woman who lost her life.
“Our enquiries into the cause of the crash are continuing and I would ask anyone who saw what happened, and has not yet spoken to officers, to come forward.
“We are particularly interested to speak to anyone who was on the A89 before the crash, and may have seen the deceased walking.
“Anyone with information, or who may have dash-cam footage which can help the investigation, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 4229 of May 16."
