POLICE are appealing for information after a five-year-old-boy was seriously injured in a crash in South Lanarkshire.
The accident happened at 10.45am on Saturday after a two-car collision between a westbound silver Mercedes and an eastbound Ford Focus on Airdrie Road, Carluke.
A five-year-old boy who was a rear seat passenger in the Ford Focus, suffered a serious head injury and was taken by ambulance to Wishaw General where he remains for treatment. Hospital staff have describe his condition as serious.
The 27-year-old female driver of the Ford Focus sustained minor injuries and was also taken to Wishaw General where she was treated before being released.
The 35-year-old male driver of the Mercedes was not injured.
Police say Airdrie Road is still closed to allow officers to carry out crash investigation work. Local diversions are in place.
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