Police and firefighters called to crash in Dundee city centre

Police and several firefighters were called to a crash in Dundee city centre on Monday night.

Emergency services closed West Marketgait southbound just after 10pm, near the Overgate Shopping Centre.

The road has since reopened.

A police statement released at around 10.15pm on Monday said; “Police are currently dealing with an incident on West Marketgait, Dundee close to the Overgate Shopping Centre.

“As a result, the road is currently closed to southbound vehicles towards the Nethergate.

“Motorists are advised to avoid the area.”

Firefighters assist police at scene of Dundee incident

An update later said the road had reopened.

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokeswoman confirmed it was not a fire.

She said: “We were called at 9.55pm on Monday.

“We sent three appliances and a special appliance.

“Firefighters left at 10.37pm.”

Police have now confirmed the lorry driver has been arrested and a man taken to hospital.