A man has sustained “serious head injuries” after crashing on a north-east road this morning.
The male driver lost control of his vehicle rounding the corner for Banff.
He had to be cut free from his car by fire crews.
The A98 in New Pitsligo remains closed and there is slow traffic in both directions at the A950 junction.
The smash happened at around 7.20am.
Two fire crews were sent to the scene where they used cutting gear to free the man trapped in a Fiat Punto.
Ambulance crews treated the driver at the scene but called in an air ambulance to take him to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.
Police are on the scene conducting investigations.
A Police spokesperson confirmed the man had sustained serious head injuries.
Meanwhile a car overturned on another north-east road this morning a van and car crashed on north-east road and another car overturned on the A9
Police received reports of a number of road traffic collisions across the North-East and have advised motorists to drive for the conditions.
Inspector Jon Barron, of the Divisional Road Policing Unit, said: “This morning emergency services have responded to a number of collisions.
“While enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing I would like to urge motorists to be aware of road conditions in cold weather. Please plan ahead, check the weather forecast and, if you must travel, allow more time for your journey.
“In the mornings, when many of you will be travelling to work for example, I’d recommend that you leave earlier than you routinely would. On the way, please drive according to the conditions. Above all else, please slow down, allow more space from the vehicle in front and avoid sudden changes in acceleration and braking. If visibility is poor, please use dipped headlamps.
“If the weather has changed, your driving habits need to change. Winter driving requires greater care and needs more time. Vehicles need to be checked so they are also fit for purpose; primarily the tyres, lights, glass areas and the wiper blades and fluids.”
“Please take care, drive responsibly and be prepared for the unexpected.”
Police are now appealing for witnesses.
A police spokesperson said: “The 22-year-old man who was driving the car and sole occupant of the vehicle was airlifted to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary with serious injuries.
“Any witnesses to the collision, or who saw the vehicle involved, a red-coloured Fiat Punto, being driven beforehand, are asked to contact Police on 101.
“The road remains closed and diversions are in place.”