Woman killed in crash between bike and van on rural road

A woman has died following a crash between a van and a cyclist.

The incident happened on the A710 near Southwick in Dumfries and Galloway on Sunday afternoon.

A 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We received a report of a crash involving a van and a cyclist on the A710 near Southwick around 1.05pm on Sunday, April 11.

“Emergency services attended and a 44-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the scene. Her next of kin has been informed.”

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