Driver seriously hurt after car crashed off road

A man has been seriously injured after his car crashed in South Lanarkshire.

The 22-year-old was driving a Red Vauxhall Corsa which came off the B7078 between Kirkmuirhill and Lesmahagow at about 18:35 on Wednesday.

He was taken to Wishaw General Hospital with serious injuries, where he remains.

The road was closed until around 03:30 while police carried out investigations. Officers are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Sgt Gemma Blackadder added: "I'd like to thank those members of the public who stopped and helped at the scene, and for those who have already spoken with police."