Lorry driver killed in M74 crash named

Police have named a lorry driver who died in a crash on the M74 on Thursday as Malcolm Easton from Alexandria.

The 42 year old's truck overturned after a collision with a BMW as they were heading north near Lesmahagow and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 36-year-old man driving the BMW was not injured.

Police Scotland has launched an investigation to establish the circumstances of the collision.

Officers have appealed for any witnesses or anyone who has any information to contact them