A 16-YEAR-OLD girl is in a critical condition following a road crash in Johnstone last night. 

Emergency services attended the scene after police received a report around 9.40pm of the teen being struck by a grey coloured Audi A3 in Beith Road, at its junction with Elm Drive.

The girl was initially taken to the Royal Alexandra Hospital before being transferred to the Royal Hospital for Children. 

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The driver of the car was uninjured. 

A 23-year-old man was arrested but has since been released, pending further enquiries. 

The road remain closed for several hours as investigators examined the scene. 

Police are appealing for information following the crash. 

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Sergeant Alan Cook said: "I am appealing to people and motorists who were in the area around the time of the incident to contact us. 

"In particular, if you have a dash cam device, please check the footage as it could provide vital information for our investigation."

Anyone with information is asked to call Road Policing officers on 101 and quote incident number 3399 of November 28.