A PENSIONER is in hospital after she was struck by a car in East Kilbride.

The 77-year-old was hit on St Leonard's Road in the town after 8 pm last night.

She was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where she is being treated for her injuries. 

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "About 8.15 pm, police and ambulance attended a report of a woman having been struck by a car in St Leonard's Road, East Kilbride.

"The 77-year-old woman was taken to Hairmyres Hospital where she is currently being treated for her injuries. 

"Enquiries are ongoing."