Man, 39, dies after being found at side of A1 near Dunbar

A man has died after being found at the side of the A1 in East Lothian.

Emergency services were called to a stretch of the south carriageway between Dunbar and Torness Power Station around 6.40pm on Tuesday, following a report of concern for a man at the side of the road.

Police and ambulance attended the scene, but the 39-year-old man was pronounced dead on route to the hospital.

The A1 was closed for several hours while investigations were carried out.

Police are now appealing for anyone who was travelling on the road and may have seen the man to come forward.

Detective sergeant Robert Gilmour said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died, and our enquiries are ongoing.

“I would appeal to anyone who was travelling on the road around the time and who may have seen the man to contact us.

“I would also ask anyone with any information or dash cam footage that could assist with our enquiries to get in touch.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting reference 2499 of October 20.