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Man hit by car in Cowdenbeath taken to hospital with serious injuries

Broad Street Cowdenbeath where a man was hit by a car
Accident investigators on Broad Street, Cowdenbeath. Image: Fife Jammer Locations

A man hit by a car in Cowdenbeath in the early hours of Sunday morning has been taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.

The 37-year-old suffered “serious injuries” following the crash on Broad Street in Cowdenbeath shortly after midnight.

The road was closed following the incident, but was able to reopen around 10.50am on Sunday.

A local resident told The Courier there was a large emergency service presence in the area near Cowdenbeath Primary School following the crash.

He said: “There was a lot of police cars and an ambulance.

Police closed the A90 Ellon to Blackdog road, near Tipperty, following the crash
The road is still closed

“The ambulance was there until after 1am before it eventually left. I hope no one has been badly hurt.”

Medics from the Scottish Ambulance Service took the male pedestrian to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment, police said.

Witness appeal after Cowdenbeath crash

PC Paul MacPherson said: “Our inquiries to establish the full circumstances of the crash are ongoing and I would urge anyone who may be able to help to get in touch.

“We would be especially keen to hear from anyone who may have dashcam footage of the incident.

“Anyone with information or footage can contact officers on 101 quoting incident number 0179 of Sunday, 2 October, 2022.”