Driver, 77, dies after car and van crash near St Fergus

A 77-year-old man has died after his car and a van crashed on the A90 in Aberdeenshire.

The accident happened a mile south of St Fergus at about 15:15.

The man, who was driving a blue Kia Ceed car, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 60-year-old female driver of the Citroen Relay van was taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary. Her injuries were described as non-life threatening.

The road remains closed to allow for a police investigation and a diversion is in place.

Sgt Peter Henderson, of the North East Road Policing Unit, said: "Our thoughts are with everyone affected by this collision.

"We are working to establish the full circumstances and would urge anyone with information or dashcam footage to get in touch."