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More than 200 sheep killed as lorry overturns in Scotland

Over 200 sheep died in the crash (Picture: @NithsdalePolice)

More than 200 sheep have died after a lorry transporting the animals overturned on a road in Scotland.

The crash happened on the A76 in Dumfries and Galloway on Monday evening.

Nithsdale Police tweeted an image of the Wm Armstrong transporter on its side near Enterkinfoot.

They wrote online: "Crash happened around 10:50 PM last night (Monday 25th) near to Enterkinfoot, south of Mennock. The driver received minor injuries, however over 200 sheep onboard died. "

The driver received only minor injuries.

The route has since reopened and officers have appealed for witnesses to the crash at around 10.50pm.

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