Man, 32, dies in crash with lorry on A75

A 32-year-old man has died after a crash involving an HGV on the A75 near Springholm in Dumfries and Galloway.

Police were called to the scene at about 01:15 following reports of a collision involving a silver Ford Mondeo and a white Scania HGV.

The driver of the Mondeo was pronounced dead at the scene while the 57-year-old driver of the HGV was taken to Galloway Royal Infirmary as a precaution.

The road is currently closed to allow for investigations to take place and is expected to remain closed until Friday evening.

Sgt Chris McColm of the road policing unit said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very difficult time."

Police are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch.