Man dies after crash with tree in South Lanarkshire

A man has died after a crash with a tree in South Lanarkshire . Emergency services raced to the A726 near Millwell Road in Chapelton after the alarm was raised at around 5.40pm on Friday. A Ford Puma being driven by a 44-year-old man appeared to lose control before striking a tree on the road. Ambulance crews attended, but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are appealing for information and they are asking anyone who witnessed the crash to get in touch.

Sergeant John Houston from Lanarkshire Road Policing said: “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends at this difficult time. “Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. I would urge anyone who witnessed the crash who has not yet spoken to police to please get in touch. Top news stories today “We are also keen to speak to anyone who has dashcam footage from the area. Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference number 2650 of March 15.

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