Man and woman injured after concrete slab thrown at taxi from pedestrian flyover in Glenrothes

August 09, 2023

Two people have been taken to hospital after a concrete slab was launched at a taxi from a pedestrian flyover in Fife.

The vehicle was struck on the B921 in Glenrothes as it headed towards Kinglassie at about 12.30am on Sunday.

A man and a woman, both 37, were taken to Glenrothes Hospital for treatment.

It follows two similar incidents at the same spot where two vehicles were hit by wheelie bins from above.

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One was thrown at about 1am on Sunday 16 July and the second at about 3.55am on Wednesday 19 July.

No one was injured but both cars were damaged.

Inspector Kirk Donnelly, of Glenrothes Police Station, said: "Two people have suffered injuries as a result of these reckless actions and there could easily have been far more serious consequences.

"I would therefore appeal to anyone who witnessed any of the incidents or has any information that might assist with our enquiries to contact us on 101, quoting reference 0108 of 6 August, or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

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