Woman, 68, dies in hospital six days after crash

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The 68-year-old, who has not been named, was a passenger in an Audi A4

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A woman has died almost a week after she was critically injured in a two-vehicle crash in Airdrie.

Police Scotland said a black Audi A4 and a blue BMW M2 were involved in a collision on the A89 Clark Street, near to its junction with Springwells Avenue.

The incident happened at about 16.45 on 28 June.

The 68-year-old, who was a passenger in the Audi, was taken to University Hospital Wishaw for treatment but died from her injuries on 4 July.

The driver of the Audi, a 67-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Monklands and was later discharged.

Officers said the occupants of the BMW were assessed by paramedics at the scene.

Sgt Ross Allison said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died.

"Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to contact us."

He also encouraged anyone with dash cam footage that may assist the investigation to come forward, external.

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