A woman has died after being knocked down by a lorry at a Tesco petrol station in South Lanarkshire.

The 68-year-old was struck by a DAF HGV as she walked through the forecourt of the Tesco filling station on Lanark Road, Carluke, shortly after 7am on Monday.

Emergency services were called out but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 42-year-old driver of the lorry was unhurt.

Police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Sergeant Stewart Dyer said: "The crash occurred early in the morning however the forecourt was busy with motorists heading off to their commute, so I'd be keen to speak to anyone who was there to contact police.

"We understand from our enquiries that there were four vehicles on the forecourt at the time of the crash and I would like to trace these drivers as they may have information that could help with our enquiries."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Dyer via 101.

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.