Woman, 68, dies in hospital a week after two-car crash
Police were called to the A89, Clark Street, around 6.45pm on June 28, following a crash between a black Audi A4 and a blue BMW M2.
A 68-year-old woman who was the passenger in the Audi was taken to University Hospital Wishaw for treatment, where she died on July 4.
The driver of the Audi, a 67-year-old man, was taken to University Hospital Monklands and was later discharged.
The occupants of the BMW were assessed by paramedics at the scene.
Sergeant Ross Allison said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the woman who has died.
'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to contact us.
'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2978 of June 28, 2025.
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