A DRIVER has escaped injury after a crash on the A1 on Friday afternoon.

The green Iveco Daily van collided with a central reservation barrier causing extensive damage to the barrier but no serious injuries to the driver.

The incident between the Wallyford and Old Craighall junctions took place at about 3.30pm and the lane had to be closed for about two hours.

A police investigation has been launched and officers are looking to establish the full circumstances of what happened and are keen for anyone who has any relevant detail about this incident to contact police.

Sergeant Jill Kirkpatrick, of the Road Policing Unit, said: "Enquiries are still ongoing and we are keen to speak to anyone who was driving at or near the location who has not already been spoken to by an officer.

“Anyone who can help our enquiries should call us on 101, quoting incident 2161 of November 12.”