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Witnesses tell of shock after girl hit by car in Falkirk as emergency services shut off road
17.01.2022 - 20:51 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Witnesses have spoken of their shock after a schoolgirl was hit by a car in Falkirk, leaving her with a serious head injury.
Emergency services raced to King Street in Stenhourmuir, outside Tryst Medical Centre, at around 3pm this afternoon following reports of a smash involving a pedestrian.
The 12-year-old was rushed to the nearby Forth Valley Royal Hospital for treatment to her injuries.
Officers taped off a large area of the road and street as they investigate how the accident happened.
At least 8 police vehicles are currently in attendance, including specialist crash scene investigators.
Pictures show cops laying yellow markers on the road.
A woman who lives on the street spoke of her shock, she said: "I had just sat down after making a cup of tea and I head this almighty bang.
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"I looked out and seen a blue car stationery on the road and people just standing looking shocked.
"I thought the person had hit another car, but it was a wee lassie. She was just lying there on the road the poor wee thing."
Another witness said: "I feel sick, that was the worst thing I have ever seen in my life.
"Especially it being a wee wain as well.
"I just hope she makes a speedy recovery."
They added: "I can't stop shaking."
The road is expected to be closed for some time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 3pm on Monday 17 January 2022, police received a report of a 12-year-old girl struck by a car in King Street, Stenhousemuir.
"The girl has been taken by ambulance to Forth Valley
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