A PENSIONER has died after she was struck by a HGV while walking on the forecourt of a filling station.

The 68-year-old woman was hit at around 7.10am today at the Tesco filling station, Lanark Road, Carluke.

Police say she was struck by a DAF HGV which was being driven by a 42-year-old man.

Emergency services were called but the woman sadly died at the scene.

The driver was unhurt but he was left badly shaken.

Sergeant Stewart Dyer is appealing for witnesses to the crash.

He 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."

Relatives have been informed and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Sergeant Dyer via 101