A man has died in a crash on the A90 in Angus.
The accident happened on south of Stracathro at about 02:45. The main Aberdeen to Dundee road was left closed in both directions for several hours.
Police Scotland said it had now reopened.
The Press and Journal newspaper reported one of its delivery lorries had swerved to avoid the man and that he was then hit by a car, external.
Officers have appealed for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
