Biker, 71, killed in six-vehicle crash near Loch Lomond
The road was closed for more than six hours for police investigations. Sgt Kenny Malaney said: "Our inquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of what happened. "Sadly, the male motorcyclist died and our thoughts are with his family and friends."The road would have been busy at the time and I would ask anyone who may have witnessed the crash, or who may have dash-cam footage to contact us."
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