Man found injured in Grangemouth street in 'critical condition' in hospital

A man was rushed to hospital after being found injured in a Grangemouth street.
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The 56-year-old was discovered in Abbots Road shortly before 6am.

Emergency services were called to the scene and the man was taken to Forth Valley Royal Hospital, where he’s described as being in a “critical condition”.

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Earlier we told how an entire seating facility known as the Happy to Chat area, near Abbots Road, had been cordoned off.

A 56-year-old man was found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth this morning. Picture: Michael Gillen.A 56-year-old man was found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth this morning. Picture: Michael Gillen.
A 56-year-old man was found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth this morning. Picture: Michael Gillen.
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A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Around 5.45am on Thursday, May 13, we received a report that a 56-year-old man had been found with injuries on Abbots Road at the junction with Newlands Road and Newhouse Road in Grangemouth.

“Inquiries to establish the full circumstances are ongoing.

“Anyone who was walking or driving in the area and saw the man between 4pm yesterday and 5.45am this morning is asked to contact police with information on 101, quoting reference number 0417 of May 13.”

A man was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital after being found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.A man was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital after being found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.
A man was rushed to Forth Valley Royal Hospital after being found injured in Abbots Road, Grangemouth. Picture: Michael Gillen.

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