Police and paramedics were pictured at the scene of a two-vehicle crash on the Fochabers Bypass this morning. Image: Jason Hedges/ DC Thomson.
One person has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle crash near Fochabers.
The A96 Aberdeen to Inverness road was brought to a standstill this morning following a road traffic accident on the Fochabers Bypass.
Police and paramedics were called to the scene, between Fochabers and the Spey Bay roundabouts, shortly after 8am.
An ambulance was dispatched to the scene to assess the occupants of the vehicles.
One person was taken to Dr Gray’s Hospital in Elgin for further treatment.
In a statement, a Scottish Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “We received a call this morning to attend a two-vehicle road traffic collision on the A96 Fochabers bypass.
“An ambulance was dispatched to the scene and one patient was transported to Dr Gray’s Hospital, Elgin.”
Lengthy tailbacks following A96 crash
Police closed the route at around 8.30am as paramedics treated the occupants of the vehicle.
Northbound and southbound drivers faced lengthy tailbacks as they were urged to seek an alternative route.
All traffic was diverted through Fochabers, via the village’s High Street.
Police Scotland has been approached for comment.
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One person taken to hospital following two-vehicle crash on A96 Fochabers Bypass
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