Man dies in Aberdeenshire after crash between car and lorry

A man has died following a crash involving a car and an articulated lorry in Aberdeenshire.

Police said the accident happened at about 16:40 on the A947 Aberdeen to Oldmeldrum road, near to the junction with the A920 road to Ellon.

The 25-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

Sgt Scott Deans said: "Inquiries are underway to establish the full circumstances surrounding this collision."

He urged anyone who witnessed the collision or who may have dash cam footage to contact the force.