Driver Dies After Car Leaves Road

A driver has died after crashing off a country road.

The accident happened early this morning on the A950 near New Pitsligo,

Aberdeenshire, when the silver Vauxhall Astra left the road.

The driver died at the scene, police said.

Bad weather has been affecting travel in the area over the past two days but officers are investigating all the circumstances of the crash.

The road was closed for around five hours and police are appealing for any witnesses or who saw a silver Vauxhall Astra in the area to contact them on 101.