Van driver fighting for life after early morning crash

A van driver is fighting for his life in hospital following a crash in Angus.

Emergency services were called to the C22 road between Cardean and Ruthven, north of Meigle, around 1.50am in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A 62-year-old man, the driver of a white Citroen Berlingo van, was taken to Ninewells Hospital in Dundee.

His injuries have been described as life-threatening.

The road was closed to allow for investigations and enquiries remain ongoing.

Sergeant Stephen Livesey said: “We are appealing to anyone who may have seen the vehicle prior to the crash or who may private CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage from the surrounding area to come forward. You may have captured something that can assist our investigation.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting 0302 of November 14, 2026.