Woman in serious condition after crash on A75 near Stranraer

A woman is in a serious condition in hospital after a crash involving a car and a lorry on the A75 near Stranraer.

The 41-year-old was driving a red Ford Fiesta which collided with an HGV near the junction with the A751 at around 9.30am on Thursday.

Emergency services were called and she was taken to hospital, where medical staff describe her condition as serious.

The 48-year-old man who was driving the HGV was not injured.

The road was closed to allow for crash investigations to be carried out and reopened around 7.50pm.

Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the collision and officers are appealing for witnesses.

Road Policing Sergeant Neil Moffat said: “I’d appeal to anyone who saw what happened or has information which may assist our investigation, to come forward.

“I’m particularly keen to hear from anyone with dashcam footage of the incident or which captures either vehicle before the crash.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 0837 of 7 March.

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