A 24-year-old man has tragically died after being hit by a number of vehicles on the M74 near Bothwell Services.
Emergency services were called to the scene between Junction 4 and 5 at around 6.35pm on Monday after the alarm was raised.
The male pedestrian had just crossed the northbound carriageway and was attempting to walk across the southbound road when he was hit multiple times.
He was tragically pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Police closed the road causing traffic to quickly build up as some drivers reported being stuck in queues for around three hours.
Investigators are now appealing for anyone with dash cam footage who may have witnessed the incident or whose vehicles may have hit the victim to come forward.
Sergeant Scott Sutherland from the Road Policing Unit said: “Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident and I am appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
“If you were travelling in either direction on the M74 near to Bothwell Services around the time the victim was struck, and either witnessed the incident or think your vehicle may have been involved, please get in touch.
“I would also urge any motorists with dash-cam footage which could assist with the investigation to come forward.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland through 101, quoting incident number 2755 of Monday, 21 December, 2020.”
