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Police are hunting the driver of a BMW who caused traffic chaos in Dundee by crashing a car into a Kingsway overpass.

It is understood the driver disappeared after the incident near Strathmartine roundabout at around 5.30am, which left two people with minor injuries.

Both the footbridge and the white BMW 3 Series M3, which was worth £50,000 new, suffered extensive damage.

The steps leading up to overpass have crumbled to pieces, with the vehicle appearing to be supporting the structure after it became wedged into it.

Road blocks have been in place on the Kingway since the crash, with the westbound approach to the roundabout reduced to a single lane.

By 8am, traffic had backed up beyond the Macalpine Road turn-off and was also beginning to build on the opposite carriageway.

A Police Scotland spokesman added: “Efforts are under way to trace driver of BMW after road traffic collision Kingsway this morning. Anyone with any information call Tayside Division 101.”

The accident happened at the same spot where a council lorry overturned in August.

Works to remove damaged sections of the pedestrian overbridge near Strathmartine roundabout, as well as the BMW involved, are scheduled to begin at around 7.30pm.

A Bear Scotland spokeswoman said: “The works are expected to be completed by midnight.

“To ensure the safety of motorists and the workforce, lane closures will be in place on the A90 whilst the operations are progressed.

“A full closure of the eastbound carriageway will also be implemented when lifting works are being completed. Local diversions will be put in place when full closures are required.

“The footbridge will reopen once works are completed.

“Police Scotland and BEAR Scotland representatives will be on-site throughout the operations.”