Girl, 11, taken to hospital after being hit by van

Emergency services were called to Coltness Road in Wishaw at around 9am on Thursday.

Girl, 11, taken to hospital after being hit by van in WishawStephen Barnes via iStock

A child has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a van in Wishaw.

Emergency services were called to Coltness Road at around 9am on Thursday following reports of a crash involving a female pedestrian and van.

A 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital for treatment.

An investigation was carried out following the incident but no police action was required.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Officers were called to a crash involving a female pedestrian and a van which happened on Coltness Road, Wishaw, shortly before 9am on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

“The 11-year-old girl was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment.

“Enquiries have been conducted and no further police action is required.”

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