Two dead after South Lanarkshire car crash

A 21-year-old driver and his 16-year-old passenger died when the car they were in crashed into a wall, police have said.

A woman was taken to hospital after her car plunged into the harbour on the Moray Firth. Picture: Hemedia

The red Mitsubishi Lancer was travelling north on the B7078 Carlisle Road in Lesmahagow, South Lanarkshire, at 8.25pm yesterday when it left the carriageway, mounted the pavement and hit a wall at the junction with Craighead Gardens, officers said.

“Emergency services were contacted, however the 21-year-old man and his 16-year-old female passenger sadly died at the scene,” a spokesman for the police added.

Their relatives have been informed and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Police Scotland have asked anyone with information about the incident to contact them on 01698 483 000.