A busy road has been closed after a car crashed and hit a wooden pole, bringing down power lines.

The accident happened on the A711 between Dalbeattie and Palnackie in Dumfries and Galloway just after midnight on Friday.

Diversions were put in place from Doach Wood road to Castle Douglas and Craignairn Bridge to Dalbeattie after the power lines were brought down, blocking the road.

It was expected to remain shut for several hours.

A Police Scotland spokesman said: "The vehicle collided with a pole and all the power lines are down.

"The road will be shut until the afternoon."