Man found dead after mobility scooter overturns in Wamphray
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The accident happened at Newton Meadows on Thursday evening
A man has died after his mobility scooter overturned in a south of Scotland village.
The incident happened at about 19:05 on Thursday in Wamphray, near Moffat, in Dumfries and Galloway.
Police were called to the incident at Newton Meadows - near the junction at Plantation Cottage - by members of the public.
The 60-year-old - who has not been identified - was found dead at the scene.
A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.
Sgt Scott McCreadie said: "Although the area where the man was found is quite remote, we would appeal to anyone who may have seen him on his mobility scooter on the road between 18:30 and 19:05."