Man dies after being found by roadside on A1 as police appeal for dashcam footage
Police say their thoughts are with the man’s loved ones
A 39-year-old man has died after he was found injured by the roadside on the A1 near Dunbar.
Emergency services raced to the busy dual carriageway at around 6.40pm on Tuesday after receiving concerns for a man at the side of the road between Dunbar and Torness Power Station.
An ambulance crew rushed the man to hospital however he died en route.
The road was closed in both directions for hours last night with police directing motorists to take alternative routes.
Police are now asking anyone who was in the area at the time to provide them with any information or dashcam footage as they investigate the incident.
Detective Sergeant Robert Gilmour said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and our enquiries are ongoing.
“I would appeal to anyone who was travelling on the road around the time and who may have seen the man to contact us.
“I would also ask anyone with any information or dash cam footage that could assist with our enquiries to get in touch.”
Traffic Scotland announced the road’s closure southbound from Spott Roundabout due to a road traffic collision shortly after 7pm .
The closure later extended to both directions but has since reopened.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 2499 of 20 October, 2026.