A driver has died after a car left the road and crashed into a field in Fife.

The crash took place on the around 3.40am on Monday on the A911.

The serious crash meant the road was closed between Windygates and Glenrothes for several hours.

Police have said they are investigating the full circumstances of the incident.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: "Police in Fife can confirm that the A911 Windygates to Glenrothes road is currently closed after a road traffic collision where a man sadly died.

"Officers were called at 3.40am to the one-car collision.

The road will be closed for the next few hours to allow investigations to take place.

"Inquiries are ongoing into the full circumstances."