Police officer seriously injured after being hit by fleeing car
The officers had approached an Audi S3 on Low Waters Road in Hamilton
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A police officer has been seriously injured after being hit by a car that sped off in Hamilton.
Two officers approached the Audi S3 on Low Waters Road in the South Lanarkshire town at about 13:00 on Friday.
When they tried to speak to the occupants, the vehicle left the scene and the 33-year-old officer was hit.
He was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow for treatment. Police Scotland said his injuries were serious but not life-threatening.
The area was cordoned off by police after the incident on Friday
The other police officer at the scene was not injured.
Police Scotland said it was carrying out "extensive inquiries" to trace the Audi and its occupants.
Det Insp Scott Robertson said: “Our thoughts are very much with our colleague who has suffered serious injuries in this incident.
“His family are aware and we are providing them with support, as well as the other officers who have attended the scene.
“We believe this was an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the public."
Police have urged any witnesses to .