Police launch appeal after driver, 37, dies in M9 crash

Police have launched an appeal after a driver died in a crash on the M9.

The crash happened around 4.30am on Wednesday, and the driver of a Vauxhall Corsa, a 37-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Another man aged 32 who was travelling as a front-seat passenger suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh.

His condition was described as stable.

The crash happened on the M9 northbound between junctions six and seven near Carronshore, Falkirk, and the motorway was closed northbound.

It re-opened at around 12.40pm.

Sergeant Scott Kirkpatrick said: “Our thoughts are with the family of the man who died and our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

“We are asking anyone driving in the area around the time of the crash who may have information that could assist with our investigation to get in touch.

“In particular, please check dash-cams and if you have footage that may help then make contact with officers.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0427 of Wednesday 9 July, 2025.