The family of lorry driver who died in a crash in Lanarkshire have launched a crowdfunding campaign to help return his body to his native Romania.
Bogdan Popa tragically died after the lorry he was driving crashed through the central reservation and struck a car on the M74 during Storm Malik last week. He left behind a wife and son, aged 12.
A Police Scotland investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash remains ongoing.
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The crowdfunder, which is headed 'Help us bring Bogdan home', has raised over £6,000 so far for Bogdan's family - from a desired total of £10,000 - since being launched earlier this week.
It reads: "Please help us. On 29/01/22 Bogdan Popa, a son, husband, father, 32 years old, because of weather conditions serious accident on a busy Scots Road he smashed into the other side of the carriageway.
"Unfortunately, he did not survive from this accident and he left behind him a wife and his very smart 12 years old son. Please with a lot of regards try and help Popa family for his raising fund to be send back home Romania as he needs to be close to his family.
"Thank you so much for your kindness."
To make a donation to Bogdan's family for his repatriation, click here
