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An 88-year-old man has died after his mobility scooter was involved in a crash with two cars in Paisley.

Police said the incident happened on Gauze Street, at its junction with Silk Street, at about 20:00 on Monday.

Officers said the collision involved a red Volkswagen Golf and a red Vauxhall Astra.

The man, who has not been named, was taken to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow where he died a short time later.

There were no reports of any other injuries and the road was closed for around seven hours.

Sgt Robert Mackie said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at what is a very difficult time."

"Our inquiries are ongoing, and I am appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the crash or who may have information which could assist us to ."