Man charged after collision

A MAN has been charged in connection with a collision at a level crossing at the weekend.

Police were called after reports of a van crashing into the barriers at Gray Street, Broughty Ferry, just before 4pm on Saturday.

The road was closed for a short time to allow Network Rail to carry out repairs.

Officers from Police Scotland and British Transport Police attended and a man was charged with careless driving.

A spokesman for British Transport Police said: “We were called to the level crossing near Broughty Ferry station at 3.50pm on Saturday following reports of a vehicle striking the barrier.

“Officers attended with colleagues from Police Scotland and a man was cautioned and charged with careless driving.”