Two bikers die in separate crashes on Scotland's roads as cops probe tragedies
TWO motorbike riders have died in separate crashes on Scotland's roads just hours apart.
The men, aged 34 and 48, were both tragically pronounced dead at the scenes of the collisions.
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The first accident happened yesterday on the A819 in Tullich, Aberdeenshire around 4.05pm.
A Triumph Tiger motorbike crashed with a Ford Transit Luton Van.
Emergency crews raced to the scene but tragically the 48-year-old motorcycle rider died at the scene.
The van driver was not injured in the crash.
Cops closed down the road for ten hours as they probed the tragedy and have appealed for information to help their investigation.
Sergeant Kenny Malaney said: 'Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died.
'Our enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and I would urge anyone who witnessed what happened to get in touch.
'Similarly, anyone with dash-cam footage that may assist our enquiries is advised to get in touch.'
Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 2380 of 23 May.
Almost eight hours later, another motorcyclist sadly lost his life in a crash in Auchinleck, East Ayrshire.
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The Sherco 290 bike was the only vehicle involved in the accident on Main Street around 12.25am.
A 34-year-old man was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.
The road was closed for six hours as another investigation was launched, with cops in East Ayrshire also appealing for information.
Sergeant Brian Simpson said: 'Our thoughts are very much with the family and friends of the deceased at this time.
'We are asking anyone who saw the motorbike prior to the crash, or has any dashcam footage, to please contact police.
"We are also keen to speak with anyone who attended the scene to assist but did not remain to provide their details to officers.
'If you can assist our enquiries in any way, please call police on 101, quoting incident 0082 of 24 May, 2025.'
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