A CHILD has been rushed to hospital following a crash. 

Around 2.45pm on Saturday, police received a report of a collision involving a car and a child pedestrian on Buchanan Street in Coatbridge.

It is unknown what caused the crash. 

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However, the force confirmed that the child was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children for treatment. 

Police added that an investigation has been launched following the incident. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 2.45pm on Saturday, September 7, 2024, police received a report of a crash involving a car and a child pedestrian on Buchanan Street, Coatbridge.

"The child was taken to the Royal Hospital for Children for treatment. Enquiries are ongoing."