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Man, 18, dies after being hit lorry while walking on Scots motorway

A TEENAGER has died in an HGV horror crash after he was seen walking on a motorway.

Police[1] said the 18-year-old man was involved in a collision[2] involving a truck on the M74 in Lanarkshire[3] in the early hours of this morning.

An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a HGV on a motorway

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An 18-year-old man has died after being hit by a HGV on a motorwayCredit: Google Maps

The force said he was spotted walking near to junction six for Hamilton[4] on the southbound motorway at around 3.10am.

They received another report stating the man had been struck by a vehicle shortly after.

Emergency services raced to the scene, but the teenager was pronounced dead.

Cops have since appealed for information.

road was closed[5] to allow for an investigation at the scene and fully reopened this afternoon.

Police have launched a probe into the circumstances surrounding the tragedy and enquiries are continuing.

Sergeant John Houston said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the 18-year-old man, as well as everyone else affected by this tragic incident.

“We working to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone who may have information to come forward.

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“We would be keen to speak to anyone who may have seen a man walking on the M74 between junctions six and seven, as well as anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area.

“Anyone with information can call 101, quoting reference 0512 of 3 August.”

References

  1. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ collision (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Lanarkshire (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  4. ^ Hamilton (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  5. ^ road was closed (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)

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Tributes pour in for ‘loving dad’ who was killed in horror crash on Scots flyover

TRIBUTES have been paid to a truck driver who died in a horror three-vehicle crash on a busy Scots flyover.

Viorel Ciucu, aged 50, has been named locally as the driver of a Ford Transit flatbed who died in the collision on the A725 on July 18[1].

Viorel Ciucu was described as a loving husband and father

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Viorel Ciucu was described as a loving husband and father
The Shawhead junction on the M8

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The Shawhead junction on the M8Credit: Alamy

And he has been described as a “loving husband and father” in a JustGiving page set up in tribute to him.

The welder at Southampton Marine Services (SMS) leaves behind wife Veronica and three children, aged between 13 and 23.It is understood Mr Ciucu was from Renfrew, west of Glasgow[2].

A statement on the JustGiving page, created by his wife Veronica, said: “Viorel Ciucu was a loving husband and father, he was also a friend to many and a cherished work colleague.

“The unexpected loss of Viorel has shocked and saddened everyone who knew him especially us, his family.


“All and any donations are gratefully received and will be used responsibly in our time of need. With heartfelt thanks from Veronica, Cristian, Marian and Jasmina Ciucu.”

The post was met with messages of condolences.

One said: “So sorry for your loss, our thoughts and prayers are with your family.”

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Another added: “Sending our deepest condolences for the loss of your wonderful husband and father. Rest in Peace dear Viorel. Your smile will be missed from your allotment. Our love Debbie and Ian.”

A workmate added: “Condolences.”

Emergency Services raced to the A725 Shawhead flyover, at its junction with the A8 eastbound slip road, at around 11.30am on Thursday, July 18, following reports of the crash, which also involved an HGV and a Mini Cooper.

Alex Stobo, Viorel’s boss at SMS has spoken of his shock.

He said: “I came in on Friday to find the van wasn’t in the workshop and nobody was there. I switched my phone on and I got a message from one of the directors down south. I phoned the director and found out what had happened.

“They sent everybody home on Thursday and workers took Friday off as a mark of respect.

“We are devastated and absolutely gutted.

“He was a really fun character and nice guy. He was always laughing and full of jokes, but also conscientious and a very good worker.

“He was a very friendly and bubbly character willing to do more than what was required. His family are just in shock.”He is a major loss to the company and we miss him in the workshop.”

Police[3] are appealing for anyone who witnessed the crash to come forward and assist with their enquires into the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sergeant Ross Allison said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very difficult time.


“I would also appeal for anyone who was driving in the area and who may have dash-cam footage that could assist to contact us.”

References

  1. ^ who died in the collision on the A725 on July 18 (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  2. ^ Glasgow (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)
  3. ^ Police (www.thescottishsun.co.uk)