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An elderly woman died and her husband is fighting for his life after an horrific road accident in the town centre.

Westwood gran May Naylor (86) died in Hairmyres Hospital after being rushed there by ambulance following the crash at the Centre Roundabout, near the bus station in Cornwall Way, on Thursday lunchtime.

Her husband Jack (91), who was driving, remains critically ill in hospital.

The family are holding a vigil at his bedside.

The couple had to be freed from their red Ford Fiesta by fire crews and paramedics after it crashed into the roundabout.

It is believed Mr Naylor lost control after he took ill at the wheel. No other vehicles were involved in the accident.

Friends and neighbours spoke of their shock on hearing of the tragedy and described the Naylors as “a lovely couple”.

Constable Ann Alexander, of Motherwell’s road unit, is appealing for witnesses. She said: “I would ask anyone who saw the crash, or who has any information that may help with our enquiries, to contact us on our 101 line.”