Dumfries and Galloway: Female cyclist, 44, dies in crash with van on rural road

A 44-year-old female cyclist has died in a crash with a van on a rural road in Dumfries and Galloway.

The incident happened at around 1.05pm on Sunday on the A710 near Southwick.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “We received a report of a crash involving a van and a cyclist on the A710 near Southwick around 1.05pm on Sunday, 11 April.

“Emergency services attended and a 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed. Inquiries remain ongoing.”

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