The heartbroken family of a woman who died after her car crashed into a tree has described her death as a "complete shock".

Erin Dewar, 28, from Montrose was driving on the M9 in the Cambusbarron area on Wednesday, March 13. when her silver Ford Fiesta left the road and collided with a tree.

Emergency services attended after the crash was discovered at around 10.30pm and she was taken to Queen Elizabeth University where she died in the early hours of Thursday, March 14.

The northbound carriageway was closed for around seven and a half hours while investigations were conducted at the scene.

Erin's family said: "We are heartbroken at the loss of Erin, a mummy, daughter, sister and friend.

"Her death has come as a complete shock to us all and we will miss her dearly.

"We would like to thank all emergency services involved and, of course, the driver of the lorry that stayed with her whilst they tried to save her life.

"The family would also like to thank everyone for their overwhelming support and kind messages."

Enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the collision continue.