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Pedestrian killed on carriageway Man dies after being hit by lorry
(about 1 hour later)
A man has died after being hit by a vehicle on the A80 at Auchenkilns near Cumbernauld. A 23-year-old man has died after being hit by a lorry on the A80 at Auchenkilns near Cumbernauld.
It is understood the victim was walking on the northbound carriageway when the accident happened shortly before 0500 GMT. Police said the victim was walking on the northbound carriageway when the accident happened at about 0425 GMT.
Strathclyde Police said the A80 northbound had been closed for several hours to allow investigations to take place, causing tailbacks. Emergency services attended but the man died at the scene. The lorry driver was uninjured but badly shaken.
Diversions have been put in place and drivers were warned to expect delays. The A80 northbound was closed for several hours to allow investigations to take place. Diversions were in place but drivers faced long delays.
Police have appealed for witnesses and a report on the circumstances will be sent to the procurator fiscal.