Wishaw’s MP has called for a road safety review to be carried out on a busy Wishaw street following a number of accidents.
Pamela Nash has written to North Lanarkshire Council urging the authority to assess Cambusnethan Street after a man was knocked down on the road on Tuesday, January 21.
The latest incident comes after a 12-year-old girl was badly injured in a hit and run on the street last April and in May 2022, a man suffered a serious leg injury after being struck by a car.
Pamela said: “I have raised road safety concerns on behalf of constituents with North Lanarkshire Council regarding Cambusnethan Street.
“I was saddened to learn that a man was knocked down on the street.
“It is my understanding that he was not seriously injured, but this must’ve been a horrible experience and I wish him a speedy recovery.
“Following last week’s accident, and the history of similar incidents, coupled with the street being a busy area for pedestrians – in particular, young children making their way to and from the nearby primary school – I share the concerns of local constituents.
“I have therefore urged the council to undertake an immediate Road Safety Review to address these concerns and identify potential improvements.
“I will continue to liaise with North Lanarkshire Council and Police Scotland on this issue, and encourage local residents with any concerns or points they would like to share to email my office at [email protected].
The issue was first raised when schoolgirl Jessica Frew, 12, was left seriously injured after she was knocked to the ground by the driver of a silver Corsa as she crossed Cambusnethan Street last April.
She was left lying unconscious in a pool of blood as the senseless driver fled the scene.
It is understood the motorist overtook a number of stationary vehicles and sped through a red light as the child crossed the road on her return home from a park.
A council spokesperson said: “In response to the concerns raised, we will carry out an assessment of the traffic in this area, taking into account a number of factors including speed and volume of traffic, pedestrian usage, accidents and proximity to schools.
“We receive over 200 requests every year for traffic calming and pedestrian crossings, and have a limited budget for improvement work across North Lanarkshire.
“We use an assessment framework in line with council policy to ensure the resources available are used to address the areas of greatest need.”
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