Van driver dies in crash with lorry

The crash happened on the A75 near Shennanton Bridge

A man has died after a van and a lorry crashed in Dumfries and Galloway.

Police said the 51-year-old driver of a Ford Transit died at the scene of the collision on the A75 near Shennanton Bridge, Newton Stewart, on Friday.

The 35-year-old driver of a Volvo lorry was uninjured.

Officers have urged any witnesses to the crash, which happened at about 18:15, to contact them.

Sgt David Kerr said: “Our thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died at this very difficult time.

"Officers are continuing to offer support as our inquiries are ongoing into the circumstances of this crash.”