Lollipop man taken to hospital after being hit by car outside Perth school

A lollipop man has been taken to hospital after being hit by a car outside a primary school in Perth.

Emergency services were called just after 9am on Wednesday, following reports the lollipop man for North Muirton Primary School had been involved in a collision.

He was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee but the extent of his injuries is not known.

Lollipop hit at North Muirton school

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 9.10am on Wednesday, police received a report of a man being struck by a vehicle on Uist Place, Perth.

“Emergency services attended and the man has been taken to Ninewells Hospital.

“Inquiries are ongoing.”

A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council, the man’s employer, wished him well.

They said:  “We can confirm a school crossing patroller was taken to Ninewells Hospital following an incident on Uist Place this morning.

“We are awaiting further information and hope for a speedy recovery.”