A pedestrian has been left seriously injured after being knocked down by a van.

The 31-year-old man suffered head injuries in the collision on the A947 on Friday morning.

The incident near Newmachar, Aberdeenshire, at 4.30am involved a Mercedes Sprinter van.

Road policing sergeant Steve Manson said: "Enquiries into this collision are at an early stage, however we would ask that anyone who saw a male walking in the area or who saw the Mercedes Sprinter van contact us."

The A947 remains closed with diversions in place via Pitmedden.