A 45-year-old woman has died after she was struck by a car in Airdrie.

Police Scotland were called to reports of a crash involving a blue Audi A3 and a pedestrian on Varnsdorf Way, at about 18:35 on Tuesday.

Emergency services attended but the woman, who has not been named, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 23-year-old male driver was arrested in connection with a road traffic offence and later released pending further inquires.

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

She urged anyone with information to contact Police Scotland.