A motorcyclist has died following a crash on the A70 near Lanark which saw the road closed for around six hours.
Emergency services were called to the A70 at around 3.20pm on Monday, August 24, following a collision involving a black Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle and a silver Renault Master van.
Officers are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 at Lanark.
The crash happened around 3.20pm on Monday, 24 August, 2026, and involved a black Suzuki GSX-R motorcycle and a silver Renault Master van.
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The rider of the motorcycle, a 57-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The driver of the van did not require medical treatment.
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As previously reported, the A70 was closed between Millbank Roundabout and Hyndford Bridge following the crash, with diversions put in place via the B7078 and A73.
The road remained shut throughout the evening before reopening at around 10pm.
Police Scotland is now appealing for information as enquiries into the fatal collision continue.
Sergeant Stephen MacDonald said: "Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who has died at this difficult time.
"Enquiries are ongoing and we are appealing to anyone who witnessed the crash to contact us.
"We'd also ask anyone with dash-cam footage which could assist our enquiries to come forward."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident 1920 of Monday, August 24, 2026.
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