Woman in ‘serious’ condition in hospital after being hit by car

A 29-year-old woman is in a “serious” condition in hospital after being hit by a car in Greenock.

Officers were called to the incident on the town’s Wellington Street at about 12.50am on Sunday.

The woman was taken to hospital, where her condition is described as “serious”.

Police said the crash involved a grey Volkswagen Polo.

The road was closed to allow for investigations to be carried out and reopened at about 6am.

Sergeant Chris Hoggans said: “Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I’d ask anyone who saw what happened or has any information to come forward.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to any drivers who were in the area around the time and may have dashcam footage which has captured something of significance.”

Anyone with information is urged to call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0203 of February 23.