A TEENAGE boy has died in hospital four days after he was knocked down by a taxi.
Emergency services were called to Main Street in Rutherglen at around 4.10pm on November 4 following reports of a crash involving a black Mercedes Vito taxi and a pedestrian.
A 16-year-old boy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital by the emergency services.
He died four days later on Saturday, November 9.
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A 58-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and released pending further enquiries.
The road was closed until around 8.15pm to allow police officers to carry out an investigation at the scene.
Officers are now appealing for anyone with information or dash-cam footage to come forward.
Sergeant Gemma Blackadder said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the male youth who died at this terrible time.
“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are appealing to anyone who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch if you think you can help.
“I would also appeal for anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dash-cam footage that could assist to contact us.”
Those with information regarding the crash have been asked by the police to contact 101, quoting reference 2428 of November 5.
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