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Last Updated: Monday, 29 October 2007, 20:21 GMT
Accident claims life of teenager
An 18-year-old woman has died after her car hit trees and came to rest in a burn.

Police said the woman was driving a red Vauxhall Corsa west towards Hamilton when she lost control of the car on Carscallan Road, near Carscallan Farm.

The accident happened at about 1315 BST on Monday.

The teenager, who was pronounced dead at the scene, was alone in the car. Police are not aware of any other vehicle being involved.

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Strathclyde Police has appealed for anyone with information to contact its traffic department in Motherwell.



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