Woman dies in three-car crash in Broughty Ferry

A woman has died following a three-car crash in Broughty Ferry.

Part of St Vincent Street was closed off following the collision at around 6pm.

Police Scotland have confirmed that a woman died at the scene, although it is understood she may have died after falling ill at the wheel.

No one else was badly hurt.

A force spokeswoman said: “We were called to the accident at Broughty Ferry this evening.

“Sadly a woman has died, but it appears it may have been as a result of a medical matter.

“We cannot say much more because the incident is still under investigation.”

The crash happened near the railway bridge.

One on-looker said: “We saw the police and ambulance parked up in the middle of the road.

“I could see someone lying in the street. It looked very serious.”

A Scottish Ambulance Service spokesman confirmed they were called to the incident, but referred all enquiries to Police Scotland.