Driver, 76, dies after crash with pedestrians in Queen of the South car park

A 76-year-old man has died after his car crashed into three pedestrians and two other vehicles in the car park outside the Queen of the South football stadium.

The accident happened on Lochfield Road in Dumfries following Saturday's Scottish Cup tie against Dundee United.

The driver of a Vauxhall Crossland car was pronounced dead at the scene.

The pedestrians - a man aged 46 and two boys both aged 12 - were treated at Dumfries & Galloway Royal Infirmary.

Police Scotland said their injuries were non-life threatening. A spokesperson said: "Officers wish to thank all members of the public for their assistance at the incident."

They added that a report would be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.

Following Saturday evening's accident, Queen of the South issued a statement saying: "Everyone at the club is devastated with respect to the incident that took place in the Arena car park immediately following the end of today's match with Dundee United.

"Our thoughts are very much with those involved.

"We would like to thank everyone who helped, including the emergency services, stewards, personnel from both clubs and those supporters who stepped up to help. Thank you all.

"Situations like this certainly put football into perspective."

A Dundee United statement said: "The thoughts of everyone at Dundee United are with those involved in an incident following this afternoon's Scottish Cup tie.

"Alongside Queen of the South, we would like to thank the emergency services and our club doctor Stephen Galbraith for their prompt response."

Queen of the South had won the third round Scottish Cup tie on penalties after the game ended in a 2-2 draw in normal time.