Pensioner dies after being hit by car in Airdrie car park
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The pedestrian was struck by a blue Honda Civic in Hallcraig Street car park
An 84-year-old man has died after being hit by a car in a North Lanarkshire car park.
The pensioner was struck by a blue Honda Civic at Hallcraig Street car park, Airdrie at about 09:20.
He was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow, where he died a short time later.
Police Scotland said the road was closed for four hours for investigation work to be carried out. It reopened at about 13:00.
Sgt Andy Currie said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at what is a difficult time for them."
He said inquiries were ongoing and asked anyone who witnessed the incident to contact police.
He added: "The pedestrian had driven a red Ford Fiesta car to the area and we would ask anyone who saw this car and the Civic prior to the crash .
"Additionally, if anyone was in the area at the time and has dashcam footage which may assist, I would ask them to contact us."