Two killed in west of Scotland accidents

TWO pedestrians have been knocked down and killed in separate incidents in the west of Scotland.
By The Newsroom
Published 14th Dec 2014, 16:44 BST
The two incidents occurred in Rutherglen and Shettleston. Picture: John DevlinThe two incidents occurred in Rutherglen and Shettleston. Picture: John Devlin
The two incidents occurred in Rutherglen and Shettleston. Picture: John Devlin

A 64-year-old woman died at the scene after being struck by a Volvo car in Greystone Avenue, Rutherglen, South Lanarkshire, at about 4.10pm yesterday.

The 46-year-old female driver of the car was uninjured.

A second fatal crash took place in Old Shettleston Road in the Shettleston area of Glasgow at around 4.30pm yesterday.

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A 77-year-old man died at the scene after being hit by a silver Kia car when attempting to cross the road.

The 56-year-old man driving the car was uninjured.

Police have appealed for witnesses to either of the accidents to contact them.

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