Police in Glasgow have launched a public appeal for information after a 13-year-old boy was left seriously injured in a horror crash on Boxing Day.
Details of the collision
The incident occurred at approximately 5.35pm on Friday, 26 December. Emergency services rushed to Peat Road in the Nitshill area, near its junction with Dunside Drive, following reports of a collision.
The crash involved a grey 125cc M2R off-road bike and a blue Mercedes C300 car. The teenage rider of the dirt bike, aged 13, sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition.
Police appeal for witnesses
Officers from Police Scotland are now urging anyone with information to come forward to assist their investigation. They are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the collision itself or seen either vehicle in the area shortly before it happened.
Detectives are also likely to be reviewing any available CCTV or dashcam footage from the vicinity of Peat Road to piece together the exact circumstances leading to the crash.
Community impact and ongoing investigation
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Nitshill. Such serious collisions, particularly involving a child, are a stark reminder of road safety dangers.
The investigation into the cause of the Boxing Day crash is ongoing. Police have not released further details about the driver of the Mercedes or indicated whether any arrests have been made.
Authorities are asking anyone with any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to contact them immediately to help establish a full account of the event.
