BMW driver dies following crash involving two agricultural vehicles

The 62-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene following the A199 crash on Thursday afternoon.

Man, 62, dies following crash involving BMW and two agricultural vehicles on A199 near Dunbar iStock

A man has died following a crash involving a BMW and two agricultural vehicles in East Lothian.

The incident occurred on Thursday on the A199 near Dunbar around 4.15pm. 

Emergency services rushed to the scene following the crash, however the 62-year-old driver of the BMW was pronounced dead at the scene. 

 One other driver was treated for minor injury.

The road was closed for collision investigation to be carried out and re-opened at around 6am on Friday.

Sergeant Kosmas Papakyriakou said: “Sadly, as a result of this crash a man lost his life and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very difficult time.

“I would ask anyone who saw the vehicles immediately prior to the crash, specifically the BMW, to come forward. I would also ask anyone who may have been recording with dash-cam at the location to check their footage and provide anything relevant to us as soon as possible.

“Those with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 and quote incident number 2254 of Thursday, June 9.”

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