A man has been arrested in connection with a multi-vehicle crash that left three people dead.

The crash involving a bus and two cars took place on the A90 between Aberdeen and Dundee at Glenbervie at around 4.30pm on Tuesday.

Police have now confirmed that the 34-year-old, who was driving a red Renault Megane, has been charged with road traffic offences in connection with the incident.

He is expected to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court on Thursday.

The three people who died, two men and one woman, were passengers in the Renault.

The driver and another passenger, a woman, were taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary following the crash.

None of the passengers on the Scottish Citylink bus were hurt but the driver sustained minor injuries.

The man and woman in the other car involved, a Ford B Max, were also taken to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary where their injuries were described as not life threatening.