Police officer rushed to hospital after being hit by police car on motorway

A police officer has been rushed to hospital after being struck by a police car.

The collision happened when a Ford Kuga [1] crashed into a stationary police vehicle on the slip road at junction 27 of the M8 westbound at around 7.40pm on Saturday, April 18.

The incident took place while the officer was assisting with a broken-down vehicle.

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Investigations remain ongoing.

A spokesperson for Police Scotland [2] said: "The police car struck a male officer who was dealing with a broken-down vehicle at the time.

"The officer and the male driver of the Ford Kuga, who also sustained injuries in the crash, were taken to hospital.

"Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."