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Kirsty McKenzie

Loch Lomond lorry crash leads to motorcyclist's death as police launch investigation

A motorcyclist has died after a horror crash near Loch Lomond.

At around 4.15pm yesterday (Wednesday, April 20) a motorcycle and a lorry, collided on the A82 between Tarbet and Inveruglas.

Emergency services rushed to attend the incident but the biker, aged 31, tragically died at the scene.

The lorry driver was uninjured.

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Both lanes of the A82 were quickly closed to traffic with diversions put in place.

The road remained closed at 8pm on Wednesday night while police continued their enquiries.

Police Scotland are now calling for anyone with information about the collision to come forward.

Sergeant Hugh Niccolls, from Dumbarton Road Policing Unit, said: “At this time, our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased.

“I’d like to thank the public who stopped at the scene and have provided statements to officers. We continue to appeal for any further witnesses to come forward.

“If you have any information on this incident, please call police on 101, quoting incident 2388 of 20 April.”

Police updated their social media channels earlier today with advice for those hoping to access the road.

They wrote: "The A82 is currently closed between Tarbet and Inveruglas following a road crash, which took place around 4.15pm.

"Emergency services are at the scene and motorists are advised to avoid the area. Diversions are in place."

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