Man killed after car crashes into two houses

One man has been killed and another taken to hospital after a car crashed into two houses in Argyll and Bute.

Police said a red BMW appeared to have "lost control" before colliding with the properties, on the B842 at Knocknaha near Stewarton, by Campbeltown, at about 16:00 on Monday.

Emergency services attended and a 25-year-old male passenger in the car was pronounced dead at the scene.

The 23-year-old driver of the vehicle was taken to hospital for treatment. No-one within the houses was injured.

Police said an investigation to establish the full circumstances of the crash is ongoing, and asked anyone with information to come forward.

Police Sgt Archie McGuire said the force's thoughts were with the family and friends of the man who died.

He added: "As our investigation continues, we urge anyone who was driving on the B842 and either witnessed the crash or has any information that may assist our investigation to contact us."