A MAN has been taken to hospital after a car crash in Airdrie.

The three-vehicle accident took place on Stirling Road, near Dykehead Road, at 7.30am this morning. 

Cops were called to the scene and closed the road to traffic. It has since re-opened. 

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A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital. He was also charged in connection with road traffic offences. 

Police say a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal. 

A force spokesperson said: “Around 7.30am on Wednesday, November 16, 2022, officers were called to reports of a three-vehicle crash on Stirling Road, Airdrie.

“The road was closed but has since reopened.

“A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital.

“The man has been charged in connection with road traffic offences a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal."