Police appeal after biker dies following M74 crash Published duration 26 August 2018

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A motorcyclist has died following a road accident in South Lanarkshire on Thursday.

The 54-year-old from Lesmahagow was travelling on the M74 near Crawford at about 11:20 when the crash happened.

Police said he was travelling south on a Yamaha motorbike near junction 14 when it went out of control and hit a safety barrier.

Officers have appealed for information from anyone who witnessed the accident.