Biker fighting for his life after crash in South Lanarkshire

The 24-year-old's motorcyle collided with a black BMW car on Stonelaw Road on Saturday afternoon.

A motorcyclist is in a critical condition and fighting for his life in hospital following a road crash in South Lanarkshire.

The 24-year-old's Harley-Davidson collided with a BMW car, which was travelling in the opposite direction, in Rutherglen on Saturday.

The crash happened on Stonelaw Road at around 2.50pm near to the traffic lights at the T junctions with Hamilton Road and Greenhill Road.

The biker is receiving treatment for multiple injuries at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

The 29-year-old driver of the BMW car was not hurt.

Police have asked for anyone who witnessed the crash to contact them on 101.