Man dies after road crash involving digger

The incident, which also involved five other cars and a bus, happened in Fernhill Road in Rutherglen at 11:05.

A witness, who said he saw the aftermath of the incident, told STV News the excavator fell off a low loader trailer and landed on top of a car in the street. Another witness said there had been an explosion.

The car driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The male driver of the agricultural vehicle is in a serious condition in hospital. It is understood there were a number of people who suffered minor injuries but did not require hospital treatment.

The road remains closed and police have appealed for more witnesses.

Sgt Alison McAuley, of Police Scotland, said: “An extensive recovery operation, which is expected to last for several more hours, is currently underway and Fernhill Road is closed with local diversions in place.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened to contact officers.”

Firstbus confirmed that one of its vehicles had been at the scene when the crash happened.

“We can confirm one of our vehicles was caught up in the incident at Fernhill Road earlier today and we are providing assistance to the emergency services,” a statement said.