Woman, 66, dies after three-vehicle crash in North Lanarkshire

A woman has died after a three-vehicle crash on the A725 Bellshill Bypass.

The incident occurred about 16:20 on Tuesday and resulted in the road being closed for nine hours.

The woman, 66, and her 70-year-old male passenger were taken to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital where she later died. Police Scotland said the man remained in a critical condition.

The force has urged any witnesses or anyone with dash cam footage to come forward.

Sgt Gemma Blackadder said: "Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of those involved in this crash.

"The area was busy at the time and I would ask anyone who witnessed the crash and has not already spoken to police to get in touch."