Teenager seriously injured at crossing

A teenager was seriously injured after he was struck by a Land Rover while crossing a road.

The incident happened about 6:55pm on Thursday on Central Way, Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire. He was taken to University Hospital Monklands in Airdrie where staff describe his condition as stable.

Police are appealing for anyone in the area at the time or who may have seen the Land Rover to get in touch.

Sgt Craig Beaver said: “Officers have been checking CCTV.”