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Driver killed in motorway crash Man killed in motorway van crash
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A driver has died and a passenger has been injured after the truck they were travelling in overturned on the M74 in South Lanarkshire. A 38-year-old man has died after the van he was travelling in overturned on the M74 in South Lanarkshire.
The crash happened on the northbound carriageway near junction 12 Millbank at about 0630 BST. He was a passenger in the DAF van when it lost control and crashed on the northbound carriageway at junction 12 near Douglas at about 0630 BST.
Police have closed the motorway between junctions 12 and 11, the Poniel interchange. Emergency services are still at the scene. The 23-year-old driver of the van suffered facial injuries and was taken to Wishaw General hospital.
The accident caused long tailbacks during the morning rush hour. Police have closed the motorway between junctions 12 and 11, the Poniel interchange.
The accident caused long tailbacks during the morning rush hour and the road was expected to remain shut for several hours.
Motorists were being diverted via the old A74.Motorists were being diverted via the old A74.
A full report on the crash will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal and police appealed for witnesses.