Eight-Year-Old Girl Hospitalized After A747 Crash Near Monreith

An eight-year-old girl was seriously injured and airlifted to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow after a crash involving a car and two pedestrians on the A747 near Monreith in Dumfries and Galloway. The incident occurred around 10:50 a.m., prompting emergency services including an ambulance, air ambulance, GP, and trauma team to respond swiftly. Police closed the A747 for about nine hours to conduct investigations and urged drivers to avoid the area. While the condition of the other pedestrian involved remains unknown, authorities continue to manage the scene and advise motorists to seek alternative routes. The crash has caused significant disruption and concern in the local community as emergency crews remain on site. Authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the collision.