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Police / Enquiries continue after man was struck by vehicle at the weekend

A THIRTY three year old man was taken to hospital in the early hours of Sunday after having been struck by a vehicle in Lerwick.

Police said the incident happened on South Road, Sandveien, at just before 1am.

A police spokesperson said:“The 33-year-old male pedestrian remains in Gilbert Bain Hospital, Lerwick for treatment. Medical staff describe his condition as serious but stable.

“The male driver of the car was not injured.”

Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone able to help police in their enquiries can do so by calling telephone 101.

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