A PET dog had to be rescued from the back of a van following a crash near Dalmellington.

A van and a HGV crashed on the A713 near Dalmellington shortly before 8.30am on Friday October 14.

A man suffered head and side injuries and was taken to Ayr Hospital.

Firefighters then had to use hydraulic cutting gear to rescue the dog which was trapped in the back of the van.

The dog was taken to Crossriggs vets in Cumnock for treatment for head and back injuries.