Woman, 40, dies after being struck by car in city centre

A 40-year-old woman has died after she was struck by and trapped under a car.

Emergency services went to the scene in Wellington Lane, Glasgow, at around 2.40pm on Tuesday following a report of a woman lying on the ground who had been struck by a car and subsequently became stuck under it.

Police said inquiries have established the woman was dropped off in the lane and was then struck by the vehicle after she lay down on the ground.

It is unclear why the woman lay down.

The driver of the car was uninjured.

A post-mortem examination will be carried out, but officers are not treating the death as suspicious.

Police are appealing for information regarding the incident.

Detective Sergeant Sean McLoughlin said: “We are continuing to investigate the circumstances around this incident.

“A family has lost a loved one and it’s imperative we provide answers as to how that happened. If anyone has any information who has not yet spoken to us please do get in touch.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 2027 of August 13.

Area commander Andy Kenna of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, said: “We were alerted at 2.51pm on Tuesday to reports of a person trapped under a vehicle on Wellington Lane, Glasgow.

“Operations control mobilised two fire appliances and a heavy rescue unit to the area, where firefighters assisted emergency partners.

“Sadly, one person passed away at the scene. Our thoughts are very much with their family, friends, and the wider community at this difficult time.

“A joint investigation alongside Police Scotland colleagues is now ongoing.”