Woman killed after being struck by car on Varnsdorf Way Airdrie

Emergency services were called to Varnsdorf Way at around 6.35pm on Tuesday, August 25, following reports of a crash involving a blue Audi A3 and a pedestrian.

Sadly, the 45-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family has been informed.

Police Scotland said a 23-year-old man was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and has since been released pending further enquiries.

The road was closed while investigations were carried out and reopened at around 1am on Wednesday, August 26.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the collision and have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Elaine Scott said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the woman who died as a result of this crash.

"Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash and hasn't already spoken to officers to get in touch.

"I would also ask anyone who was in the area and may have dash cam or private CCTV footage that could assist to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2829 of August 25, 2026.