Hamilton hit and run sees three taken to hospital

Two police officers and a car passenger were injured in the incident at Fleming Way in Hillhouse

Two police officers and a car passenger have been taken to hospital and a road in Hamilton has been closed off after a car crash on Tuesday morning.

Fleming Way in Hillhouse is shut for crash investigations after the collision on Tuesday morning, when “a vehicle made off after officers engaged with the driver”.

Local residents have reported seeing multiple police vehicles and even an emergency helicopter circling the scene following the crash, with police saying the driver “left the scene”.

A statement from Police Scotland read: “Around 9.30am on Tuesday, April 28, a vehicle made off after officers engaged with the driver on Fleming Way, Hamilton.

“It was then involved in a collision with a stationary vehicle a short distance away.

“The passenger of the car and two police officers were injured and have been taken to hospital. The driver of the car left the scene and enquiries are ongoing to trace them.”

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Police added that: “Fleming Way is closed to allow for crash investigations.”

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