Car ploughs into two pensioners on Aberdeen street as police launch probe

Two pensioners have been rushed to hospital after being hit by a car in Aberdeen.

The vehicle ploughed into the men, aged 68 and 71, at around 12.40pm on Summerhill Court in the west of the Granite City.

The pair were blue-lighted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for emergency treatment. Their condition is currently unknown.

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Images from the scene show a cordon erected, while an ambulance and several police vehicles are parked nearby.

An investigation has been launched into the incident and it remains ongoing.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 12.40pm on Wednesday, September 25, we were called to a report of a car crashing into two male pedestrians on Summerhill Court, Aberdeen.

"Emergency services attended and the pedestrians, aged 71 and 68, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary for treatment.

They added: "There are no other reported injuries. Enquiries are ongoing."

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