Teen, 18, dies in M74 crash involving HGV lorry after reports of man ‘walking on motorway’
An 18-year-old man has died following a collision involving an HGV lorry on the M74. motorway. The incident happened in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, August 3) around 3.10am, near junction six, Hamilton[1], on the southbound carriageway. Police[2] received a report of a man walking on the motorway around the time.
A short time later, they received a further report of a man being struck by a vehicle. The 18-year-old involved was pronounced dead at the scene. As reported on Glasgow Live[5], the motorway was closed in both directions and the southbound route remained shut until after 1pm today, with motorists[6] asked to avoid the area as tailbacks ensued.
Police say enquiries into the Lanarkshire[7] incident are ongoing as witnesses in the area at the time are asked to come forward. Sergeant John Houston said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 18-year-old man, as well as everyone else affected by this tragic incident. “We working to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone who may have information to come forward.
“We would be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a man walking on the M74 between junctions six and seven, as well as anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area. “Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0512 of 3 August.” Sign up to our daily Glasgow Live newsletter here[8] to receive news and features direct to your inbox
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References
- ^ Hamilton (www.glasgowlive.co.uk)
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