More than 200 sheep have died after a lorry on its way to Birmingham overturned in a field.

The accident happened at around 10.50pm on Monday night on the A76 near to Enterkinfoot in Dumfries and Galloway.

The 27-year-old driver of the Wm Armstrong transporter received minor injuries, however over half of the animals on board died or were later put down.

A Police Scotland spokeswoman confirmed that officers were called out to reports of a lorry having overturned in a field.

The road was thereafter closed for investigation and clean-up works to take place - with police, rescue crews, vets and local farmers all assisting at the scene.

Officers are now appealing for witnesses.

A police spokesperson stated: "We are appealing for witnesses following a road traffic collision which closed the A76 overnight.

"The crash happened around 10.50pm on Monday near to Enterkinfoot, south of Mennock.

"The driver received minor injuries, however over 200 sheep on board died.

"The road is now open."