A TEENAGER remains in a Glasgow hospital after a crash on a major road.

The 17-year-old boy was taken to Queen Elizabeth University Hospital after being seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash on the A74 southbound.

It took place around 3.30pm on Friday near junction 15 nearby Moffat.

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Officers are appealing for witnesses as they investigate the collision. 

The crash involved a white Ford Ranger pick-up.

Sergeant Lloyd Caven of Dumfries and Galloway Road Policing said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen the crash or the vehicle on the road before the incident to get in touch.

"We would be particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage.

"Anyone with information can call 101, quoting incident 2054 of 19 February."