Man, 83, dies after being hit by articulated lorry in Lanark …

The crash happened on the A743 High Street in Lanark at around 2.50pm on Monday.

The 83-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene.

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The man driving the Mercedes lorry was uninjured.

Police are appealing for information about the incident in the South Lanarkshire town.

"We are working to establish the full circumstances which led to this incident, and I would urge anyone who may have information to get in touch.

"Anyone who can help is asked to call 101, quoting reference 2028 of July 3."

The road was closed for investigations following the crash and reopened at around 7.30pm on Monday.