Pensioner dies after being stuck by HGV in Carluke
Police officers in the area are looking for witnesses.
A pensioner's died after being struck by an HGV in Carluke this morning.
The 68-year-old woman was walking on the forecourt of the Tesco filling station on Lanark Road when she was hit by the vehicle being driven by a 42-year-old man - he was left shaken but unhurt.
Road policing officers at Motherwell are now appealing for witnesses who were there to come forward.
Emergency services were called however, sadly, the woman died at the scene.
Relatives have been informed and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.
Sergeant Stewart Dyer is appealing for witnesses to the crash. He said: "The crash occurred early in the morning however the forecourt was busy with motorists heading off to their commute, so I'd be keen to speak to anyone who was there to contact police.
"We understand from our enquiries that there were four vehicles on the forecourt at the time of the crash and I would like to trace these drivers as they may have information that could help with our enquiries."
Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Dyer via 101.