Man dies after road collision involving fallen tree in Perthshire

The accident happened two miles east of Gilmerton just before 8pm on Tuesday.

Published 7th Jun 2017

A man has died in a road accident involving a fallen tree on the A85 in Perthshire.

The accident happened two miles east of Gilmerton just before 8pm on Tuesday.

The victim has not been named, but Police Scotland said his next of kin have been informed and further details will be released in due course.

Scottish Fire and Rescue crews used cutting equipment to free the victim.

A spokesman said: "Crews were called to the scene at Gilmerton at 7.57pm on Tuesday to a report of an RTC involving a vehicle and fallen tree.

"Fire crews used cutting equipment at the scene.''