Motorist dies after his van comes off road

A man has died after his van came off the road in South Lanarkshire.

The 46-year-old man was driving his Mercedes Sprinter van south on the A702 at Lamington when the crash happened at about 8:45am on Wednesday.

Police said it appears the vehicle lost control and came off the road.

Emergency services attended, however the 46-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police are appealing for information about the incident.

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

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