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One killed in motorway accident One killed in motorway accident
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Police have appealed for witnesses who may have seen a car travelling in the wrong direction on a motorway shortly before a fatal accident.Police have appealed for witnesses who may have seen a car travelling in the wrong direction on a motorway shortly before a fatal accident.
One person was killed in the crash involving two lorries on the A74(M) in Dumfries and Galloway.One person was killed in the crash involving two lorries on the A74(M) in Dumfries and Galloway.
The incident happened on the southbound lane of the motorway at junction 18 south of Lockerbie at about 1300 GMT.The incident happened on the southbound lane of the motorway at junction 18 south of Lockerbie at about 1300 GMT.
Crash investigations have started and the carriageway was expected to remain closed for several hours. The accident caused the main link route between Scotland and England to be closed for eight hours.
The accident involved a box van motor lorry and an articulated lorry. The incident involved a box van motor lorry and an articulated lorry.
A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Police said the victim's name would not be released until next of kin had been informed.A spokesman for Dumfries and Galloway Police said the victim's name would not be released until next of kin had been informed.
Motorists have been advised to expect delays and try to avoid the area if at all possible.
The accident caused lengthy tailbacks on the main motorway linking Scotland and England.