A van has smashed into a Tesco store front on the outskirts of Aberdeen.

The vehicle struck the supermarket and part of the Bank of Scotland building in North Deeside Road, Cults, at around 5.25am on Thursday morning.

STV News understands the driver of the van swerved to avoid hitting an animal on the road.

Police Scotland attended the scene and the road was closed for several hours.

Officers confirmed no one was injured in the incident.

A spokesperson said: "An RTC involving a van on North Deeside Road was reported shortly after 5:25am.

"The van collided with Tesco and Bank of Scotland.

"No reported injuries.

"Road was closed to allow for vehicle recovery and re-opened at 7:45am."